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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Food Poisoning Organisms with Enumeration (Outbreaks ONLY) | ||
| Pathogen: | Food Poisoning Organisms for Enumeration: Bacillus cereus Clostridium perfringens Staphylococcus aureus | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Feces in a Closed Container: Fill container 1/3 full or at least 1 tablespoon (minimum). DO NOT contaminate with water or urine. DO NOT use enteric transport media. Transfer to lab within 24 hours. If submitting Food, refer to Food Testing | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 72 hours | ||
| Testing Area: | Bacteriology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | See also: Culture, Stool – Public Health (ProvLab) Botulism Test (Referred Test) Listeria monocytogenes (Listeriosis) | ||
| Contact Comments: | Testing is performed in outbreak situations ONLY and approval is required prior to submission. Contact information: Edmonton – ask for Microbiologist on call Calgary – ask for Microbiologist on call | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, November 15, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Oct 10 2024 12:00AM | ||
