| TEST NAME | Escherichia Coli Pilus/Toxin Genotyping PCR (MDL-1040) | |
| SECTION | Molecular Service | |
| SPECIMENS | Isolated colony of verfied hemolytic or non-hemolytic E.coli. Pure DNA from an isolated colony of verfied E.coli | |
| SPECIES | All | |
| PRICING | $42.50 | |
| SAMPLE CONTAINER | Spill-proof sterile container | |
| SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
| DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
| ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 1-2 days | |
| TEST COMMENTS | This PCR detects:
• Pilus genes: K88 (F4), K99 (F5), 987P (F6), F41, F107 (F18), Fim-H, Fim-A, Paa, AIDA-I • Toxin genes: Heat labile enterotoxin (LT), Heat stable enterotoxins (STa, STb, , EAST1) and Shiga like toxin 2e (SLT-2e/STX-2e). Performed on pure isolates from Aerobic Culture (BAC 0100) only Reported as Positive or Negative |
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| PROCEDURES | Polymerase chain reaction | |
| DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended | |
| SECTION GROUP | Molecular Diagnostics |