Yersinia spp - Serology

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Serologic detection of antibodies to Yersinia spp (including Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis)
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Serology
Specimen Type	○ Whole blood ○ Serum

Other Information

○ If submitting CSF, a paired serum specimen must also be submitted.

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

○ Whole blood or serum: clotted blood - serum separator tubes
○ Plasma: Plasma with non-heparin anticoagulant (or serum)
○ CSF: sterile container

Collection Requirements

Whole blood/serum:
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood.

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

PHOL

Routine Turnaround Time

○ Up to 42 days from receipt at PHO laboratory

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4650

Approval Required

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Transport specimens to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C).

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing.