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STOOL CULTURE& CAMPY AG IA
Test CodeCS
CPT Codes
87045,8704687205, 87899
Preferred Specimen
STOOL
Instructions
PRESERVATIVE
Transport Container
STERILE CUP
Transport Temperature
REF-24HR
Methodology
IA
Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:
Report Available:
Reference Range
| CULTURE, STOOL & CAMPY ANTIGEN |
Clinical Significance
A stool culture is used to examine stool for harmful bacteria or an overgrowth of the “helpful” bacteria that resides in the intestine. A stool culture is usually ordered after gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea do not resolve on their own.
Pathogenic bacteria could be ingested, such as from contaminated water, undercooked eggs or meat, or unpasteurized milk. This may happen during travel to a developing nation, but it may also occur at home from poor food handling or drinking water that has not been properly treated. If an infection is suspected to have occurred at a restaurant (food poisoning), the doctor or hospital will make a report to the local health department.A stool culture is used to detect pathogens that may be causing symptoms such as diarrhea, blood or mucus in the stool, abdominal pain, and nausea or vomiting. These gastrointestinal symptoms in turn may lead to dehydration and loss of electrolytes.
This test may be used in a standard work-up for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or irritable bowel syndrome. Prolonged diarrhea can be a symptom of all three conditions, but it could also be caused by a parasitic infection.
A Campylobacter antigen test will automatically be performed on all stool cultures.
Pathogenic bacteria could be ingested, such as from contaminated water, undercooked eggs or meat, or unpasteurized milk. This may happen during travel to a developing nation, but it may also occur at home from poor food handling or drinking water that has not been properly treated. If an infection is suspected to have occurred at a restaurant (food poisoning), the doctor or hospital will make a report to the local health department.A stool culture is used to detect pathogens that may be causing symptoms such as diarrhea, blood or mucus in the stool, abdominal pain, and nausea or vomiting. These gastrointestinal symptoms in turn may lead to dehydration and loss of electrolytes.
This test may be used in a standard work-up for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or irritable bowel syndrome. Prolonged diarrhea can be a symptom of all three conditions, but it could also be caused by a parasitic infection.
A Campylobacter antigen test will automatically be performed on all stool cultures.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759