Infectious Disease Laboratories - :
Microbiology
Specimen Type:
250mg (pea sized amount) of solid stool or 0.5 mL liquid stool in sterile container.
Minimum Volume:
Formed stool minimum volume is 125mg (pea sized amount). Liquid stool minimum volume is 0.2 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Reject if Stool is >2 hours.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Microscopic examination
Additional Info:
Fecal leukocytes begin to degrade after 2 hours. If older than 2 hours, the test will be canceled and reflexed to Fecal Lactoferrin (LAB4158).
Synonyms:
Wright's Stain, Stool Smear for Leukocytes
Test ID/Workstation :
LEUKO
Specimen Type:
250mg (pea sized amount) of solid stool or 0.5 mL liquid stool in sterile container.
Cause for Rejection:
Reject if Stool is >2 hours.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Microscopic examination
Additional Info:
Fecal leukocytes begin to degrade after 2 hours. If older than 2 hours, the test will be canceled and reflexed to Fecal Lactoferrin (LAB4158).
Synonyms:
Wright's Stain, Stool Smear for Leukocytes
