E COLI 0157:H7

Message

This test includes Shiga Toxin

Test Code

EC015

CPT Codes
87046 - 87427 x2

Includes

Note: This culture does not include a gram stain

Preferred Specimen

Para-Pak C & S vial

Minimum Volume

5mL

Instructions

Refrigerate until testing performed

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 transport media

Methodology
EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)
Selective culture

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

Final report available within 2 days of initial set up.

Reference Range

Negative; No E. Coli 0157

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 7, 2023

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