Stool container or rectal swab in Eswab transport tube
Collection Volume:
Whole stool (minimum - swab)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen contaminated with urine or water. Stool containing barium. Specimen sent to laboratory in diaper, or on wooden stick/tongue depressor; no swab in Eswab transport tube. Stools stored >2 hours at room temperature or >24 hours at 2-8C. Stools collected >3 days of hospitalization.
Storage:
Store stool <2 hours at room temperature or <24 hours at 2-8C.
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
Send whole fresh stool if possible. Rectal swab may be taken if patient cannot produce stool. If physician orders stool screened for Vibrio, order Vibrio culture separately and in addition to Enteric culture.
Stool container or rectal swab in Eswab transport tube
Collection Volume:
Whole stool (minimum - swab)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen contaminated with urine or water. Stool containing barium. Specimen sent to laboratory in diaper, or on wooden stick/tongue depressor; no swab in Eswab transport tube. Stools stored >2 hours at room temperature or >24 hours at 2-8C. Stools collected >3 days of hospitalization.
Storage:
Store stool <2 hours at room temperature or <24 hours at 2-8C.
Availability:
Daily
Methodology:
Culture
Special Instructions:
Send whole fresh stool if possible. Rectal swab may be taken if patient cannot produce stool. If physician orders stool screened for Vibrio, order Vibrio culture separately and in addition to Enteric culture.
And we have many more pediatric primary care providers in Northeast Ohio. You can meet some of them here.
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
The five differences are:
– Phone color
– Coat pocket
– Stethoscope earpiece color
– Stethoscope bell dot
– Clipboard paper color
Need help finding a doctor, choosing a location or getting a general question about Akron Children's answered? Call us or fill out the form and we'll help in any way we can.
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
The two matching doctors are 9 and 14.
With virtual visits, you can see our pediatric experts from the comfort of home or wherever you are.
Summit Mall Play Area
Answer Key:
Click to expand
The correct path:
We offer many ways to get pediatric care all over Northeast Ohio. Use this page to find the right kind of care and the most convenient location for you.
