Campylobacter Only Culture
Infectious Disease Laboratories :
Microbiology
Test ID/Workstation :
CAMPC / MIC2
Tube Type:
Stool Container
Collection Volume:
Whole Stool 3 grams or rectal collected using Eswab.
Cause for Rejection:
Contaminated with urine or water. Stool containing
barium. Specimen sent to lab in diaper, no swab in transport tube.
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.
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).
Test ID/Workstation :
CAMPC / MIC2
Tube Type:
Stool Container
Collection Volume:
Whole Stool 3 grams or rectal collected using Eswab.
Cause for Rejection:
Contaminated with urine or water. Stool containing
barium. Specimen sent to lab in diaper, no swab in transport tube.
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.
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).
