ESCHERICHIA coli SHIGA TOXINS | |
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Test Code: 246 | Specimen Collection: Stool |
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Collection Notes: Stool in a transport medium such as Cary-Blair is the preferred collection. | |
Clinical Utility: This test is used to diagnose Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection. | |
CPT Code: 87427 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Stool, Cary-Blair Media (5 g) Refrigerated 72 Hours Frozen 14 Days Stool, unpreserved Refrigerated 72 Hours Frozen 14 Days |