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Culture, Yersinia, Stool
Test Code56941
CPT Codes
87046
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 g of fresh, random stool
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Rectal swab is discouraged as it often yields an insufficient quantity of specimen.
Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.
Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤2 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen sent on a diaper or tissue paper, specimen contaminating outside of transport container, or specimen containing interfering substance (ie, barium, bismuth, caster oil, or Metamucil) is not acceptable.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No Yersinia species
Clinical Significance
Useful for detection of Yersinia enteric pathogens.
Performed By
CoxHealth