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 (Campylobacter antigen)
72 hours Refrigerated (Shiga Toxin)
DO NOT overfill containers.
Frozen specimend are not acceptable.
See links in Order Set Components
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87045 ; 87899 ; 87899 ;
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology