Shiga Toxins, EIA with Reflex to E. coli O157, Culture
Also known as: STX, Escherichia coli Shiga Toxins, EIA, Stool
Use
This test detects Shiga toxins by EIA and reflexively performs culture for Escherichia coli O157 when Shiga toxin is detected, aiding in diagnosis of Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC), including O157 strains.
Special Instructions
This is a true reflex test: initial Shiga Toxin EIA (result code 85985650) is performed, and if positive, an E. coli O157 culture (result code 85990350) is performed automatically ([intellitestmanager.questdiagnostics.com](https://intellitestmanager.questdiagnostics.com/home/output/230124?utm_source=openai)).
Limitations
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Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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