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Test Code LAB3626 UNUSUAL FECAL PATHOGEN CULTURE

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Para-Pak (Cary-Blair) media Feces Refrigerate 5 grams* 5 grams* 0.5 grams 4 days
Para-Pak (Cary-Blair) media Feces Ambient 5 grams* 5 grams* 0.5 grams 24 hrs
Sterile Container Feces Refrigerate 5 grams* 5 grams* 0.5 grams 2 hrs

*About the size of a walnut or 2 tablespoons.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 2 days / Not available STAT

Reference Range

No Aeromonas sp., Plesiomonas, Yersinia enterocolitica, or Vibrio sp. isolated.

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
In process 87046
In process 87046.91

 

Method

Culture

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Section

Microbiology-1

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

Springfield Hospital Laboratory Test Catalog Additional Information:

Alternate Name:  Culture  Vibrio

 

 

Cary Blair vial: