Stool Culture Screen
eD-H Order Code
LAB3711
Order Set Components
Specimen Collection Information
Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
---|---|---|---|
Stool | 1.0 ML |
Alternate Stool culture containers - click here
Refer to Job Aid #6707
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
72 hours Refrigerated - frozen not acceptable (culture)
96 hours Refrigerated - frozen not acceptable (Campylobacter antigen)
72 hours Refrigerated - frozen not acceptable (Shiga Toxin)
DO NOT overfill containers.
See links in Order Set Components
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87045 ; 87899 ; 87899 ;
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology