Culture, Stool:Camp./Salm./Shig./Shigatoxins

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CULTURE, STOOL:CAMP./SALM./SHIG./SHIGATOXINS
Test Code:302	Specimen Collection:Stool
Component: 1. Camp./Salm./Shig. 2. Shiga Toxins 3. Campylobacter Antigen	Method: Culture ImmunoCard
Collection Notes:Collect fresh stool specimen after onset of symptoms. Preserve in a sterile cup. Rectal swabs from infants and patients with diarrhea are acceptable.
Clinical Utility:The identification of these organisms is important for treatment and infection control.
CPT Code:87045, 87046	Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE Temperature: Stool, Cary-Blair Media (5 g ) Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 72 Hours Rectal swab/Bactiswab Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 72 Hours

CULTURE, STOOL:CAMP./SALM./SHIG./SHIGATOXINS