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Campylobacter, Culture [4475X]
Test Code6550
CPT Codes
87046
Includes
If culture is positive, an identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077).
Susceptibilities are performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87186).
Susceptibilities are performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87186).
Preferred Specimen
1 gram or 1 mL stool collected in Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium
Other Acceptable Specimens
Rectal swab in Amies or Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium
Instructions
Collect in clean, dry container and then transfer a minimum of 1 gram or 1 mL into a Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium. Fluid level should reach line on vial.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Cary-Blair transport
Room temperature: 96 hours
Refrigerated: 96 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Amies transport
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 96 hours
Refrigerated: 96 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Amies transport
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unpreserved at any temperature • Frozen specimens in Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium • Expired transport medium • Specimen in diaper or parasitology transport vial
Methodology
Bacterial Culture • Aerobic Isolation and Identification Procedures
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 3-6 days
Reference Range
Not isolated
Clinical Significance
Campylobacter is considered a pathogen when isolated from clinical specimens. Its identification is important for control and treatment. Campylobacter jejuni is the most common pathogenic Campylobacter isolated from stool. Other Campylobacter species have also been associated with gastroenteritis.
