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SHIGA TOXIN PRODUCING E. COLI
Test CodeSHGTX (Alverno)
Preferred Specimen
Para-Pak C&S Vial
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Transport Container
Para-Pak Vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sample not collected in the Para-Pak C&S Vial
Methodology
EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Results available whitin 24 hours of receipt
Clinical Significance
Shiga Toxin producing E. Coli are a leading cause of bacterial enteric infections in the US and cause GI disease in the elderly and in children.
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
