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Campylobacter Culture

Test Code
MCAMP


CPT Codes
87046

Preferred Specimen
Stool


Minimum Volume
1 mL 


Transport Container
Screw cap container (white cap) or Cary-Blair (orange cap)


Transport Temperature
White Cap Container: Refrigerated
Cary-Blair: Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
White Cap Container
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Cary-Blair
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect shipping temperature


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 13, 2022


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.