Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 25, 2024 @ 9:13 am

4062

Culture, Campylobacter

Specimen:Collect:
  • Random Stool in FecalSwab

Also Acceptable:
  • Random Stool in Enteric Pathogen Transport Media
Submit:
  • Random Stool in FecalSwab. Submit Ambient.

Also Acceptable:
  • 2 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Enteric Pathogen Transport Media. Submit Ambient.
Special Handling:
  • Campylobacter is also included with a Stool Culture # 4113.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Unpreserved stool delayed more than 2 hours since collection.
Stability:Ambient: 2 Day(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Culture
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:2-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 87046
Components:
  • 4062 - CAMPYLOBACTER CULTURE
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