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Lab Test Details


Shigella spp. Identification

Updated

2/19/2025

Search Terms Shigella serotyping
How to Order

For isolate submission, on the General Microbiology Test Request Form (OHA0060), in the “Enterics” section, check the "SHIGID" box in the “Shigella spp.” row.

If submitting original material, follow the instructions for Enteric Pathogen Culture.

If previous testing was conducted using a culture-independent diagnostic test (CIDT), in the "Specimen/Isolate Information" section, for "Was an original test performed on a CIDT platform?" select "Yes" and attach your laboratory's result reports.

Availability

All clients

Performed

Daily on regular business days

Time to Reporting

For isolates or original material submitted, within 4 working days after receipt of specimen

Preliminary report will be sent upon isolate confirmation, followed by a final report for serotype or species identification.

Public Health Data
De-identified data from sequencing foodborne pathogenic bacteria are submitted to the national repository bank, NCBI and also shared with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PulseNet, as part of genomic surveillance and epidemiological data sharing.
CPT Code  


Specimen Collection Details

Collection

If submitting an isolate (preferred), submit a pure culture of isolate in an agar slant or on non-selective plate media.

If submitting original material for culture, please follow the Specimen Collection Details for Enteric Pathogen Culture.

Optimal Volume

N/A

Minimum Volume

N/A

Handling

Seal plate, place in biohazard transport bag.

Store plate at room temperatures (20-25°C) pending transport.

Transport Package plate to maintain room temperatures during transport.

Do not collect or transport for receipt at the OSPHL on a state holiday. Sample integrity may be compromised. 

Rejection Criteria

Specimens are subject to the requirements of the OSPHL Specimen Submission Policy (pdf).

Comments
Sample integrity may be compromised if received at the OSPHL on a state holiday. Avoid sending samples for receipt at the laboratory on a state holiday.

Original material submitted for testing is retained for 5 calendar days after receipt at the laboratory. For additional information or assistance, please contact the OSPHL at 503-693-4100.

Method Details

Methodology

Biochemical and serological identification

Performance Specifications
N/A


Change Log

2/19/2025
Updated How to Order; Link in Public Health Data; Rejection Criteria

5/2/2023
Added Public Health Data section