Stool Culture, Campylobacter sp. Only
Also known as: Campylobacter jejuni Culture, Campylobacter Culture, Stool, Culture, Stool, Campylobacter sp
Use
Determine the presence or absence of Campylobacter species in stool
Special Instructions
Fecal specimens for different tests often require separate transport containers. For bacterial culture, use the C&S transport vial, and add only a thumbnail size portion of stool, about 1 to 2 g or 1 to 2 mL, to avoid reduced pathogen recovery. Proper specimen handling and transport are essential for accurate results.
Limitations
A single stool specimen cannot exclude bacteria as a cause of diarrhea. It is recommended to submit two or three stool specimens collected on different days to increase the probability of pathogen isolation. Specimens contaminated with urine, soap, or disinfectant may lead to inaccurate results. Prolonged transportation or incorrect storage can also affect pathogen viability and test accuracy.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6331-3
- 6331-3
Result Turnaround Time
4-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
1 to 2 g
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Stool culture transport vial (Para-Pak® orange)
Collection Instructions
If collected in sterile bedpan, specimen must not be contaminated with urine, residual soap, or disinfectant.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens with gross leaks, use of diapers, dry specimens, submitted in fixative/additives, incorrect transport conditions, delayed transport over 72 hours, specimens stored/transported frozen, using wooden shaft swab, unlabeled specimens or name discrepancies.