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Stool Culture Panel

Test Code
STCP


CPT Codes
87045; 87046; 87449

Preferred Specimen

Stool



Minimum Volume
5 mL or 5 g


Instructions

Stool Culture Panel includes culture/observation for isolation of Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli O157 and EIA for presence or absence of Campylobacter Antigen. Do Not Submit swabs.



Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
RT 2 h then 2-8 C


Specimen Stability
2-8 C 24 h


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt


Report Available
2 days


Reference Range
No Salmonella, Shigella or E. coli O157 Isolated


Clinical Significance

Diarrhea may be caused by numerous bacteria and viruses. Stool cultures look for the presence of Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and E. coli (Shiga-Toxin Producers). Other organisms, such as Vibrio or Yersinia, may also cause diarrhea and are cultured only by special request





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.