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Culture, Stool
Test CodeSTLC
Alias/See Also
Stool Culture
CPT Codes
87045
Preferred Specimen
1. Submit 2 to 3 g of stool specimen in a sterile container or
collect stool specimen using a culture swab.
2. Label specimen appropriately..
3. See Guidelines for Stool Cultures for Diagnostic Testing
in Special Instructions.
Note: Specimen source is required.
collect stool specimen using a culture swab.
2. Label specimen appropriately..
3. See Guidelines for Stool Cultures for Diagnostic Testing
in Special Instructions.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Instructions
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Culture, Conventional Technique
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No Salmonella or Shigella isolated.
No overgrowth of Staphylococcus aureus or yeast.
Salmonella, or Shigella and other enteric
gram-negative rods are reportable to Mississippi Department of
Health (MSDH).
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
