Salmonella/Shigella Culture, Campy EIA and Shiga Toxin reflex E. coli O157 Culture
Also known as: Stool Culture, Campylobacter Stool Antigen
Use
Isolation and identification of Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter species is critical for diagnosis, treatment, and infection control. Detection of Shiga toxin helps identify enterohemorrhagic E. coli and other toxin-producing enteric organisms in cases of hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
10 grams (5 grams minimum)
Minimum Volume
5 grams
Container
Cary‑Blair transport media
Collection Instructions
Collect in a 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
Causes for Rejection
Unpreserved specimen at any temperature; specimen in diaper; stool specimens in medium other than those listed above; stool specimens that have been previously concentrated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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