E COLI 0157:H7

Message

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain

Test Code

EC015 (Alverno)

CPT Codes
87046, 87427 x2

Includes

Shiga Toxin

Preferred Specimen

Para-Pak C&S Vial

Patient Preparation
Collect specimen prior to start of antibiotic therapy

Minimum Volume

5 mL (10 mL optimal)

Instructions

Collect specimen prior to start of antibiotic therapy

Transport Container

Para Pak Vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Preserved stool: room temperature up to 96 hours
2-8°C up to 48 hours

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

Sample not collected in the Para Pak C&S media

Methodology
EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)
Selective Culture

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available for EIA

Report Available

Final report within 48 hours of receipt

Reference Range

Negative; No E. Coli 0157

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.