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HelpTest ID MICR0002 Culture Bacterial, Stool Single Pathogen Screen
Specimen Type/Requirements
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Sterile Container - Stool (only stable 2 hours refrigerated)
Note: Specify which organism is to be screened: Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, Yersinia, Aeromonas or Plesiomonas. Not available for Listeria.
Please reference links for patient instructions:
Stability/Transport
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media):
| Room Temperature | 96 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours* | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
*Refrigerated Cary Blair samples should be processed within 24 hours for best recovery of pathogens. However, 72 hours is compatible for other stool testing if using one specimen for multiple tests.
Sterile Container:
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
If stool is positive for E coli O157, then H7 typing will be performed.
Identification, typing, and/or sensitivity testing will be performed if indicated at an additional fee (per organism).
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87046