Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD64262Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Escherichia coli O157, Culture
Also known as: E. coli, Escherichia coli Shiga Toxins, EIA, Stool
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test performs culture for Escherichia coli O157, often following detection of Shiga toxin, to identify the causative organism in diarrheal illness and guide identification steps.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Culture does not detect non‑O157 Shiga toxin–producing E. coli; identification and susceptibilities are extra and only performed when appropriate.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Stool
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Similar Tests
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant
Escherichia coli O157:H7 Culture, Feces
Mayo Clinic Lab
Stool Culture and E. coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA
ARUP Laboratories
E. coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA
ARUP Laboratories
Shiga Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR, Feces
Mayo Clinic Lab
Enterohemorrhagic E coli (EHEC) Shiga Toxin, EIA
Labcorp
Enteric Pathogens Culture, Feces
Mayo Clinic Lab
Stool Culture, Campylobacter sp. Only
Labcorp
Shigella Culture, Feces
Mayo Clinic Lab
Clostridioides difficile Culture, Varies
Mayo Clinic Lab
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria Surveillance Culture, Feces
Mayo Clinic Lab