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ESCHERICHIA coli SHIGA TOXINS

Test Code:246Specimen Collection:Stool
Component:


E. coli Shiga Toxins

Method:


ImmunoCard STAT

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:87427Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Stool, Cary-Blair Media (5 g)

Refrigerated
 
72
 
Hours
Frozen
 
14
 
Days

Stool, unpreserved

Refrigerated
 
72
 
Hours
Frozen
 
14
 
Days