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Shiga Toxin Test
MessageTest is performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
This test is a part of the routine Stool Culture.
This test is a part of the routine Stool Culture.
Test Code
ST
CPT Codes
87899, 87015
Preferred Specimen
5 g Stool
Instructions
Fresh sample should be placed in transport media within 1 hour.
Transport Container
Cary-Blair Transport Media
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Assay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
2 Days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
The Shiga Toxin test is for the qualitative detection of Shiga toxins 1 and 2 produced by E. coli in cultures derived from clinical stool specimens. The Shiga Toxin test is used in conjunction with the patient's clinical symptoms and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of diseases caused by enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) infections.
