Botulism
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Test ID :
LAB3997 Miscellaneous Send Out; Keyword: Botulism to ODH
Specimen Type:
Stool (preferred); serum (generally not useful for infants)
Cause for Rejection:
Inappropriate specimen transport container; Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen; Inappropriate transport conditions; Incomplete or missing specimen submission form; Specimen leakage during transport; Inappropriate specimen for test ordered; Specimen outdated, exceeds appropriate time from collection to receipt; Quantity not sufficient to perform test; Improperly preserved specimen
Availability:
ODH approval required before submitting samples for analysis.
Methodology:
Mouse bioassay; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Culture
Special Instructions:
Foodborne botulism is a Class A reportable disease; infant and wound botulism are Class B reportable diseases. Contact local health jurisdiction or the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) at (614) 722-7221 to report suspect cases.
ODH BID approval must be obtained by patient care staff prior to submitting a sample for analysis. Once approval has been obtained, coordinate with Microbiology Laboratory (x38406) to have specimen sent out.
ODH BID approval must be obtained by patient care staff prior to submitting a sample for analysis. Once approval has been obtained, coordinate with Microbiology Laboratory (x38406) to have specimen sent out.
TAT:
9 days (negative); 17 days (positive)
Additional Info:
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/microbiology/resources/botulism
Synonyms:
Botulinum toxin
