CULTURE, STOOL

Message

MICROBIOLOGY

Test Code

CULT-ST

Alias/See Also

Feces culture

Includes

STOOL CULTURE, for pathogens including Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Escherichia Coli 0157.,YERSINIA

Preferred Specimen

Stool, Feces

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Instructions

Place stool in sterile container provided by Doctor's office or Lab Personel. Cup must have pt's full name, full SSN and date/time the specimen was collected. Sterile container with no additive, received in the lab within 24hrs of collection. Room temperature (15-30°C) 1 mL minimum volume.

Transport Container

STERILE CUP RECEIVED IN LAB < 2HRS, OR Cary-Blair transport medium, 72 hours room temperature (15-30°C)

Transport Temperature

ROOM TEMPERATURE

Specimen Stability

STERILE CUP RECEIVED IN LAB < 2HRS, OR Cary-Blair transport medium, 72 hours room temperature (15-30°C)

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

Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Not received in the lab in under 2 hrs,Stool received on swab.
Specimens received leaking.

Methodology
Culture for stool pathogens Immunochromatographic Test for Shiga Toxins 1 and 2.

Setup Schedule

DAILY

Report Available

TAT
48 hours

Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514

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