Enteric Serotyping
For Salmonella and Shigella
Methodology
Culture
CPT Code
87046
Acceptable Specimens
Pure culture
Specimen Storage
Store all specimens at room temperature after growth.
Specimen Transport
Transport specimens to the laboratory at room temperature.
Setup Days
Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn-around-time
Specimens that are forwarded on for serotyping will have a preliminary report in 1-2 days and a final report in 2-3 weeks.
Lab Slip
Monster Form (PDF: 108 Kb)