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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Stool
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: Preliminary report at 24 hours, final at 72 hours.
CPT Codes: 87046
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Clinical Utility: Test is not routinely performed on inpatients after 5 days of admission. New onset of diahrreal illness in such patients is most likely due to other causes, including Clostridium difficile toxin.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Vibrio Culture |
Culture |
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Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Stool |
stool transport vial |
1 |
gram |
Fill vial with stool to the red line on the label. Mix with provided spoon. Shake vial until well mixed. Transport to lab within 96 hours. Do not use tube if the fluid has turned from red to yellow. |
Room Temperature up to 96 hours |
Room Temperature up to 96 hours |
Stool |
Sterile Cup |
1 |
gram |
Collect one sample daily |
Room Temperature up to 2 hours, or refrigerate |
Not applicable |