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Culture, Stool
MessageMicrobiology
Test Code
LAB123223
CPT Codes
87045, 87046
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
Routine culture includes Campylobacter, E. coli O157, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia and Aeromonas. If other pathogenic organisms are suspected please include special instructions with order.
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 for culture.
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Preliminary Report: 24 - 48 hours
Final Report: ~5 days
Final Report: ~5 days
Reference Range
No Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Campylobacter, or E. coli O157 isolated
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine