Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
CULTURE, STOOL |
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Test code: |
STCUL |
Specimen type: |
Stool, fresh preserved. |
Tube type / collection container: |
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Specimen collection notes: |
ETM is the preferred device. Check expiration date/condition of transport device. See Microbiology Collection Appendix for collection instructions. |
What to submit: |
Enteric Transport Media (ETM) filled to fill line. |
Patient preparation: |
None. |
Specimen Processing Instructions: |
Do not mail specimens. |
Transport temperature: |
ETM preservative: 0-72 hours refrigerated. |
Specimen stability: |
ETM preservative: 0-72 hours refrigerated. |
Rejection criteria: |
Formed stool. Specimen collected on inpatient > 72 hours after admission. Improperly labeled/identified specimen. Grossly contaminated specimen. Specimen contaminated with urine. Expired collection/transport device. Improper transport device. Delay in transport or transport at wrong temperature. |
Reference range: |
No Salmonella, Shigella, or Campylobacter isolated. E. coli, Shiga Toxin 1 and E. coli Shiga Toxin 2 not detected. |
Alert limits: |
Any enteric pathogen isolated. E. coli Shiga toxin 1 and/or 2 detected. |
Additional information: |
None. |
CPT code(s): |
87045, 87046, 87015, 87899 x2 |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |
| When performed: |
Daily, all shifts |
Test includes: |
Isolation and identification of Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter. Detection of E. coli Shiga Toxin 1 and/or 2. Bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing performed as appropriate. Additional charges may apply. |
Methodology: |
Culture
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Synonyms: |
STOOL
SALMONELLA
SHIGELLA
CAMPYLOBACTER
FECES
CULTURE
EHEC, SHIGA TOXIN
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Clinical Significance: |
Isolation of listed diarrheal is generally indicative of active infection. |
