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
Last Updated: October 26, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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