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Test Code LAB2102 Stool Culture, Aeromonas only

Additional Codes:

C ST AP

Notes:

Feces should be liquid or semisolid; formed stool is discouraged.  Rectal swabs are highly discouraged.  Submit random fecal specimen.  Do not send pooled or 24 hr fecal specimens.  If transportation is delayed greater than 2 hours , use Carey Blair Transport medium.

Unacceptable/Rejected Specimens:

  • Specimens submitted on patients admitted more than 3 days (for exceptions, page Beeper # 14463)
  • Barium contamination, water or urine contamination.
  • Specimens submitted in Remel Red Tube or fresh stool - not in Carey Blair - more than 2 hrs old.

Collection:

Specimen: Feces

Container: Sterile container or Carey Blair Transport medium

Volume: Minimum 1 ml

Storage Instructions:

Ambient: 2 hours for unpreserved stool, 24 hours in transport medium;

Refrigerated in transport media: 48 hours:

Frozen: Unacceptable

Turnaround Time (TAT):

48-72 hours for preliminary positive cultures. Negative reports after 48 hours.

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 Days a week

Request Form:

Microbiology – Green Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

No Aeromonas species isolated.