Campylobacter, Culture
Also known as: Stool Culture
Use
Campylobacter is considered a pathogen when isolated from clinical specimens. Its identification is important for control and treatment. Campylobacter jejuni is the most common pathogenic Campylobacter isolated from stool. Other Campylobacter species have also been associated with gastroenteritis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
1 gram (1 gram minimum) or 1 mL (1 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
1 gram (1 gram minimum) or 1 mL (1 mL minimum)
Container
Cary‑Blair transport media
Collection Instructions
Collect in clean, dry container and then transfer a minimum of 1 gram or 1 mL into a Cary‑Blair stool culture transport medium. Fluid level should reach line on vial.
Patient Preparation
Patients should refrain from ingesting barium for 7 days before specimen collection.
Causes for Rejection
Unpreserved at any temperature; frozen specimens in Cary‑Blair stool culture transport medium; expired transport medium; specimen in a diaper or parasitology transport vial
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |