Vibrio Culture, Feces
Use
This test is used to determine whether Vibrio species may be the cause of diarrhea. It provides evidence of the presence of the bacterium in feces in a viable state and helps in obtaining an isolate for antibacterial susceptibility testing. It is not generally useful for patients who have been hospitalized for more than three days as the yield from these specimens is very low.
Special Instructions
Minnesota health care providers are required to report all confirmed or suspected cases of Vibrio bacteriosis to the Minnesota Department of Health. Clients must refer to their local health departments for public health submission of Vibrio isolates.
Limitations
The test yield is reduced if the specimen is not preserved within two hours of collection. Buffered glycerol saline is an unacceptable transport media for Vibrio culture.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6579-7
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Stool
Volume
Representative portion of fecal specimen
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Commercially available transport system specific for recovery of enteric pathogens from fecal specimens (e.g., Cary-Blair or Para-Pak C and S)
Collection Instructions
Collect fresh feces and submit 1 gram or 5 mL in container with transport medium. Place feces in preservative within 2 hours of collection. Place vial in a sealed plastic bag.
Patient Preparation
Do not use barium or bismuth before collection of specimen.
Storage Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Fecal swab, feces in Ecofix, specimen in buffered glycerol saline transport media
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |