Testing Laboratory
PHF Science NCBID Wallaceville (ESR)Department
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
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Test Code (Numeric Code)
0000
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Ambient
Sample Stability
24 Hours
Synonyms
ARPHS
Auckland Regional Public Health Outbreak
Communicable disease investigation
Endotoxin
Enterotoxin
ESR Stool
Faecal Outbreak
Faeces
Food Poisoning
Microbiology Outbreak
Outbreak Investigation ARPHS
Public Health Monitoring
Public Health Testing
Surveillance
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Faecal
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Faeces Container (White Lid)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Faeces Container (White Lid)
Pre-testing Requirements
DO NOT FREEZE SAMPLE.
Send faecal specimen to Microbiology department.
Microbiology will register all tests and arrange any sendaways to PHF Science.
Additional Specimen Information
FAGP (2830) - For gastrointestinal PCR - includes Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli (STEC), Campylobacter, Yersinia enterocolitica, norovirus, Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
FC (2033)- For Salmonella Typhi clearance - culture only.
ARWA (5176)- For enterotoxin testing - Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus Note: Test performed by ESR Wallaceville.
Last updated: 31/03/2026