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Culture, Stool, Vibrio species
Test CodeCXVIB
Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB1289
CPT Codes
87046
Includes
Culture for Vibrio species from stool
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Stool
Collection Container: Cary Blair transport vial
Specimen Volume: Representative portion of fecal specimen
Minimum Volume
Stool must be filled to line on Cary Blair Container or Cary Blair
container instructions must be followed. Do not exceed maximum
fill.
container instructions must be followed. Do not exceed maximum
fill.
Instructions
Patient should pass stool into a clean, dry, container mounted
on the toilet for this purpose. Stool must not touch liquid in the
toilet. Do not use toilet paper to collect sample. Sample should
not be mixed with Urine. Immediately, place stool into Cary Blair
transport medium. Add enough stool to reach fill line or follow
included instructions. Do not exceed maximum fill.
Report Available
Negative report available at 2-3 days
Performing Laboratory
Inova Central Laboratory 2832 Juniper Street Fairfax, VA 22031
Last Updated: May 15, 2023