Stool Culture, Yersinia Only
Use
Isolate and identify Yersinia enterocolitica only; susceptibility test is performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
A single stool specimen cannot rule out bacteria as a cause of diarrhea as multiple samples may be required to increase detection probability. Specimens stored or transported improperly, such as in a grossly leaking vial, expired transport media, or not in the specified C&S vial, may be rejected. Overfilled vials or inappropriate specimen transport conditions may also lead to rejection, potentially reducing the test's effectiveness.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Yersinia enterocolitica
MicroorganismYersinia enterocolitica
Other
LOINC Codes
- 701-3 - Yersinia Spec Cult
- 701-3 - Yersinia Spec Cult
Result Turnaround Time
4-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
1 to 2 mL or 1 to 2 g
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Stool culture transport vial (Para-Pak® orange)
Collection Instructions
Use a stool culture transport vial (Para-Pak® orange). Specimen should be maintained at room temperature. Collect a thumbnail-sized portion of stool, around 1 to 2 mL or 1 to 2 g, and avoid overfilling the vial.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; diapers; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport condition (not in a C&S vial or in an overfilled C&S vial); specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); specimen stored or transported frozen; wooden shaft swab in transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant