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Culture, Vibrio, Stool

Message
Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection.


Test Code
56942


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. 




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 Vibrio species


Clinical Significance
Useful for detection of Vibrio enteric pathogens. 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.