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Culture, Yersinia
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Test Code
CULYER
Alias/See Also
4487;
Yersinia Culture
Yersinia Culture
CPT Codes
87046***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility87046
Preferred Specimen
Stool in Para-Pak stool culture transport.
Transport Container
Stool Culture transport (orange Para Pak)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 2 days
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen specimen. Specimens in PVA or 10% formalin perservative.
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques.
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MB
MB
Report Available
4 days
Clinical Significance
Yersinia is considered a pathogen when isolated. Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis may cause gastroenteritis. Yersinia fredericksenii is a potential human pathogen when isolated from extra-intestinal sites.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021
