Identification of enterococci

Description of the test

 MALDI-TOF

Purpose of the test

• Identification of the organism
• Confirmation of identification

Criteria for performing this test

• Clinically relevant strain
• Problem identification at the level of the requesting laboratory

Instructions for samples

Suitable samples:  culture on plate with individual colonies

Instructions for transport

Sample shipment:

• Shipping conditions: at room temperature 
• Shipment or deposit of samples: Strains can be sent by post to the above address or deposited at the reception of the Clinical Biology Department of the University Hospital Antwerp (UZA), route 169, 3rd floor

Guidelines when sending applications: When sending samples, the following items must be respected:

• Completed request form
• Nutrient media should be clearly identified with the reference number of the request  

Unacceptable applications

• No reaction culture
• Incomplete application form 

Turn around time and analysis frequency

• Analysis frequency: daily
• Turn around time: see schedule

Reporting of test results

• How: via fax
• When: see schedule