Last updated on 13-7-2025 by Anonymous (not verified)
Test description
Description:
- Confirmation of identification by biochemical determination.
- Serotyping is performed by the carrier agglutination method.
- Re-isolation of the strain on selective medium in case the culture obtained is not pure.
- In case of doubt, a specific in-house developed PCR is performed to identify and determine the serogroup.
Results:
Species name of the Listeria strain and serovar.
Purpose of the test
Confirmation of the identification and serotyping of isolated Listeria monocytogenes strains.
Criteria for performing this test in the context of reference activities
Confirmation of Listeria identification and serotyping of all samples isolated from patients showing symptoms of listeriosis (analysis performed in the framework of NRC Listeria surveillance)
Instructions for samples
- Type: Isolated strains of Listeria on a transport medium or other solid medium. Exceptionally, a DNA extract of the sample may also be sent.
- Minimum quantity: Not applicable.
Instructions for transport
The strain is sent at room temperature and must be packed in a double protective container for safety reasons. This container must be hermetically sealed.
Unacceptable applications
Not applicable.
Turnaround time (and frequency of analysis)
- Turnaround time: 10 working days
- Analysis days: Any weekday ( excluding: public holidays, extended weekends and the period between Christmas and New Year).
Reporting of test results
The analysis report is sent in the manner requested by the applicant.
Pathogen info
Pathogen(s):
Listeria monocytogenes
Accreditation
Is the analysis accredited?
Associated certificate(s):
Materials and methods
Material(s):
Method reference:
SOP 12/LI/04/N
Turnaround time and time slots
Request forms
URL to form(s):
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
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Wesley Mattheus, MScLab Responsible
Contact email
Analysis categories
Medical