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Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Microbiology
Methodology
Culture
Includes Campylobacter antigen, Escherichia coli O157, Salmonella, Shigella, shiga toxin 1&2, and Yersinia upon request.
Identification and susceptibility will be performed, if appropriate, at an additional charge.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Clean, dry container with a tightly-fitting lid
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Place fresh, random stool in container.
2. No preservative.
3. Two to 3 specimens should be collected at different times.
4. Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Additional Information:
1. A rectal swab is the least acceptable specimen.
2. See Stool Collections-Chilton Hospital in Special Instructions for more information.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Negative for enteric pathogens Campylobacter antigen, Escherichia coli O157, Salmonella, Shigella, shiga toxin 1&2, and Yersinia (if requested)
Critical value (automatic call-back): positive for Shiga toxin 1&2 only.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine-2 days