Enteric Pathogen Screen

Message

Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.

Test Code

4011112

CPT Codes
87045-Culture (Salmonella); 87046 x2-Culture, additional pathogens (Shigella); 87899 x2-Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay (Campylobacter and shiga-toxin)

Includes

Includes Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella and shiga-toxin Escherichia coli.

Preferred Specimen

Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 g of fresh, random stool
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s full name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Note: Rectal swab is discouraged as it often yields an insufficient quantity of specimen.

Transport Temperature

Ambient <2 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen sent on a diaper or tissue paper, specimen contaminating outside of transport container, specimen containing interfering substance (ie, barium, bismuth, caster oil, or Metamucil), or specimen >2 hours old is not acceptable.

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)/Culture

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

No pathogens isolated

Clinical Significance

Useful for detection of enteric pathogens.

Performed By
CoxHealth

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.