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SHIGA TOXIN PRODUCING E. COLI
Test CodeSHGTX
CPT Codes
87427 x2
Preferred Specimen
Para-Pak C&S vial
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Refrigerate until testing performed
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 transport media
Methodology
EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
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
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023