Streptococcus suis culture must be performed to obtain isolates before this testing can be done. This test can be added on to any aerobic culture.

Transfer forms must be completed prior to the submission of pure bacterial isolates. Please contact laboratory (dsbacteriology@upei.ca) to arrange for submission.

Test Code: SSUIS

Discipline:REFERRED
Test Days:M-W
Turn Around Time (Days):7-14 days
Samples:

Bacterial isolates recovered from a diagnostic case submission
Pure Culture

Container:

Agar plates (sealed with parafilm or tape)
Agar slants
Swabs with transport medium (of pure bacterial growth)

Handling/ Storage:

Refrigerate

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