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Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea
Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool
This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days because the yield from specimens from these patients is very low, as is the likelihood of identifying a pathogen that has not been detected previously.
This test provides evidence of the presence of the bacterium, Shigella species, in feces, in a viable state, and provides an isolate for antibacterial susceptibility testing and, if needed, submission to a health department.
Minnesota healthcare providers are required to report all confirmed or suspected cases of shigellosis to the Minnesota Department of Health. Mayo Clinic Laboratories clients should refer to their local health departments regarding public health submission of Shigella isolates.
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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GID | Bacteria Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
ISAE | Aerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
REFID | Additional Identification Procedure | No, (Bill Only) | No |
SHIG | Serologic Agglut Method 3 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
RMALD | Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec | No, (Bill Only) | No |
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged separately.
See Laboratory Testing for Infectious Causes of Diarrhea in Special Instructions.
Conventional Culture