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SHIGA TOXIN PRODUCING E. COLI

Test Code
SHGTX


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


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.