| Test Name: |
Diagnostic Section: |
Fee: |
| Listeria culture |
Bacteriology |
$20.00 |
| Species: |
Set up days: |
Turn Around Time: |
| All Species (exc. primates) |
M, Tu, W, Th, F |
2-4 days* |
| Specimen Requirements: |
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| Brainstem is preferred for Listeria monocytogenes. Sterile swabs in transport media, fluids in sterile tubes, and other tissues in individual sterile bags may be submitted. |
| Collection Protocol: |
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| Aseptically obtained specimen; tissue may be fresh or frozen, fluid and swabs should be refrigerated |
| Shipping Requirements: |
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| Refrigerated, leak proof container. Overnight shipping is recommended |
| Additional Information: |
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| *Turn around time for fastidious or slow-growing organisms requires longer than 48 to 72 hours |
