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Shigatoxin 1 and 2
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB5211211
Alias/See Also
Shiga toxin E. coli, Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), O157:H7
CPT Codes
87899 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
- A fresh stool specimen in a leakproof container transported at room temperature to the Lab within one hour after collection.
- Preserved stool specimen in Cary-Blair vial transported at room temperature within 4 hours.
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
This test will be performed on all stool specimens submitted for stool culture.
Transport Container
Sterile Specimen Container (Storeroom Item# 001691) or Cary and Blair Medium.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Only one (1) stool specimen per day will be accepted
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Final report: 3 days
Reference Range
Negative for both Shiga Toxin 1 and 2
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
