Serratia Surveillance Culture
| Test Name |
Serratia Surveillance Culture |
| Alternate Name(s) | Serratia marcescens culture |
| Laboratory Module |
Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
SERR |
| Specimen Type |
Swab of any area of the body that may be of concern.
|
| Collection Container |
Amies Transport Media |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information |
The nurse or physician will take a swab of the area in question. |
| Test Schedule |
Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 24 hours Final: 72 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 24 hours Final: 72 hours |
| Critical Values |
As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes |
If Serratia is detected notify immediately the ward that the patient is on (if an in-patient), patient registration (so a flag may be created) and infection control. |
| Storage and Transport |
Specimen should be transported to the laboratory after collection in biohazard bag. Specimen should be stored at room temperature in the laboratory (in the Microbiology rack) after receipt. |
| Test Referred To |
On site, BGH laboratory |
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