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

Test Code: 302Specimen 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
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