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 | |