Culture, Yersinia
Test Summary
Yersinia is considered a pathogen when isolated. Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis may cause gastroenteritis. Yersinia fredericksenii is a potential human pathogen when isolated from extra-intestinal sites.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Stool in Para-Pak stool culture transport.
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 = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen. Specimens in PVA or 10% formalin preservative.
Order Code
CULYER
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10058/LAB10258
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87046***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility87046
Billing Code
- 3001109
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
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
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Stool in Para-Pak stool culture transport.
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 = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 2 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen. Specimens in PVA or 10% formalin preservative.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87046***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility87046
Billing Code
- 3001109
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 3 days