Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD40807Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Salmonella and Shigella, Culture
Also known as: Stool Culture, Stool (Salmonella/Shigella) Culture
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Salmonella and Shigella represent two of the most common bacterial causes of diarrhea. If other common causes of diarrhea are suspected, they must be ordered individually. For many patients, the cause of gastrointestinal infection is not identified.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
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