Last updated on 4-3-2025 by Amber Van Laer
Test description
- Molecular typing of enterococci via whole genome sequencing (WGS) of enterococci. Based on the sequences obtained, the MLST type is determined.
- Characterisation in depth is done using the core genome in combination with epidemiological data.
Purpose of test WGS
Determination of sequence type and clonal relatedness
Criteria for performing this test
- See identification enterococci
- More than 1 strain must be available and suspected outbreak only after contact with reference centre (referentiecentrum@uza.be).
- Suitable samples
- Clean culture on plate with individual colonies
Instructions for transport
See identification enterococci
Unacceptable requests
- No clean culture
- Incomplete request form
Turn around time and frequency of analysis
- Analysis frequency: Per complete run unless outbreak (contact NRC if outbreak)
- Turn around time: contact the reference centre
Reporting of test results
- How: via fax
- When: when complete analysis result is known
Accreditation
Is the analysis accredited?
Materials and methods
Material(s):
Method reference:
-
Request forms
URL to form(s):
Analysis categories
Medical