Culture, Stool
Test Summary
Diarrhea may be caused by numerous bacteria and viruses. Stool cultures look for the presence of Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and E. coli (Shiga-Toxin Producers). Other organisms, such as Vibrio or Yersinia, may also cause diarrhea and are cultured only be special request.
Aliases
- Stool Culture
- Feces Culture
- Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter
- Stl Cul
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Stool in Carey-Blair media-Orange capped Para-Pak Vial. (minimum 1 gram of stool)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Stool sample should be placed in transport device at the time of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Stool Culture transport (orange Para Pak)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day preserved/unpreserved
- Refrigerated = 1 day preserved/unpreserved
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen. Specimens in PVA or 10% formalin preservative.
Order Code
CULSTL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10060/LAB10059
Includes
Salmonella/Shigella, Campylobacter, E-coli (culture and Shigatoxin)
CPT Code
- 87045
- 87046
- 87427
- 87449 ***When a culture is positive there will be a relfex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
- 300673
- 300674
- 300110
- 300747
CPT Statement
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques including Salmonella and Shigella Sero-Grouping, EIA for Shigatoxin and Campylobacter
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
Normal Fecal Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Stool in Carey-Blair media-Orange capped Para-Pak Vial. (minimum 1 gram of stool)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Stool sample should be placed in transport device at the time of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Stool Culture transport (orange Para Pak)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day preserved/unpreserved
- Refrigerated = 1 day preserved/unpreserved
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen. Specimens in PVA or 10% formalin preservative.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87045
- 87046
- 87427
- 87449 ***When a culture is positive there will be a relfex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
- 300673
- 300674
- 300110
- 300747
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Conventional Isolation and Identification Techniques including Salmonella and Shigella Sero-Grouping, EIA for Shigatoxin and Campylobacter
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Normal Fecal Flora
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days