TestORDER CODE STCUInfectious disease

Culture, Stool.

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Specimen: Stool / Swab
Container: Stool in Para-Pak C&S Stool Container – 1-2 grams. OR Rectal Swab (infant). Culture collection long swab may be used to collect rectal swabs.
Required volume: Confirm with laboratory
Routine turnaround: 2-3 days

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen: Stool / Swab
Container: Stool in Para-Pak C&S Stool Container – 1-2 grams. OR Rectal Swab (infant). Culture collection long swab may be used to collect rectal swabs.
Collection instructions: Stool in Para-Pak C&S Stool Container – 1-2 grams. OR Rectal Swab (infant). Culture collection long swab may be used to collect rectal swabs.
Storage: Room Temperature
Stability: Para-Pak C&S Stool Container: Room Temperature: 72 hours Rectal Long Swab : Room Temperature: 48 hours
Rejection criteria: Stool in sterile container ( acceptable for Campy Antigen Test only ); Stool in formalin; Stool in Polyvinylalcohol (PVA); Frozen specimen.

Technical information & codes

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