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Test Code FECPATHCULT Stool Culture

Additional Codes

Primary Code Epic Code
FECPATHCULT LAB14433

 

Performing Laboratory

Central Vermont Medical Center

 

Specimen Stability

<72 hours ambient in preservative

<1 hour refrigerated without preservative

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

 

Specimen Type

Stool

 

Container

Preferred: Protocol C&S preservative
Acceptable: Sterile container

    

Additional Information

Stool Cultures not performed on patients who have been inpatients >72 hrs.  Includes EHEC/Shiga toxin testing.

 

Click on Link below for collection information.

Stool Collection Procedure

Stool Cheat Sheet