Whole Stool 3 grams or rectal collected using Eswab.
Cause for Rejection:
Stool contaminated with urine or water. Stool containing
barium. Specimen sent to lab in diaper, no swab in transport tube. Stool stored >2 hours at room temperature or stored >24 hours refrigerated at 2-8C
Storage:
Store up to 2 hours at room temperature or up to 24 hours refrigerated at 2-8C
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
Collect whole stool (minimum - swab) and place in a Stool container, or Rectal swab in Eswab transport tube if patient cannot produce stool.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8412
TAT:
72 hours - Preliminary report available after 24 hours
Additional Info:
NOTE: This culture is for Campylobacter only. For other stool pathogens including Campylobacter, please order Enteric culture (LAB223).
CPT Code:
87064
Synonyms:
Stool Culture
Campylobacter Only Culture
Test ID/Workstation :
CAMPC / MIC2
Specimen Type:
Stool
Tube Type:
Stool Container
Collection Volume:
Whole Stool 3 grams or rectal collected using Eswab.
Cause for Rejection:
Stool contaminated with urine or water. Stool containing
barium. Specimen sent to lab in diaper, no swab in transport tube. Stool stored >2 hours at room temperature or stored >24 hours refrigerated at 2-8C
Storage:
Store up to 2 hours at room temperature or up to 24 hours refrigerated at 2-8C
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
Collect whole stool (minimum - swab) and place in a Stool container, or Rectal swab in Eswab transport tube if patient cannot produce stool.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8412
TAT:
72 hours - Preliminary report available after 24 hours
Additional Info:
NOTE: This culture is for Campylobacter only. For other stool pathogens including Campylobacter, please order Enteric culture (LAB223).
