Collect

Specimen Type Type of Container Volume of Specimen Status
Stool Cary-Blair transport container 5 gm or 5 mL Preferred
Stool Sterile container 5 gm or 5 mL Alternate
Stool Dual culture swab system   Alternate

Container Image

Outpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool received in O&P kit, Not received within specified time frame, Not received at proper temperature, Frozen specimen, Specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day without prior consultation, Specimen contaminated with urine

Stability

Stool:Sterile container- Room temperature 2 hour(s)

Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Refrigerated 72 hour(s)

Stool: Dual culture swab system- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Dual culture swab system- Refrigerated 24 hour(s)
 

Remarks

Additional criteria: 

1. Do not accept specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day, without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

2.It is the recommendation that no more than 2 specimens are collected without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

3. If a GI FilmArray panel, stool culture, or parasite/viral antigen tests are ordered with the O&P exam, the panel test will be performed and not the individual assays. Contact microbiology laboratory prior to sample collection if individual testing is clinically required.

Routine stool culture includes screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Aeromonas, E. coli O157(Enterohemorrhagic E.coli), and immunochromatography for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Contact Laboratory Services (614-722-5477 or 800-934-6575) if a special request is needed for Vibrio or other agents. Preliminary results available at 48 hours. Two (2) stool specimens collected on separate days is recommended to increase the detection of bacterial agents of community-acquired gastroenteritis. In patients with persistent diarrhea but negative stool cultures, contact the Clinical Microbiology Lab, 614-722-5370, for additional recommendations.

Stool collected in diaper is acceptable following NCH Helping Hands-Stool collection guidelines. Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab.

Stool in contact with urine will not be processed but rejected.

Days Performed

Daily

Set Up Schedule

Samples processed on all shifts

Typical Turnaround

Culture held 4 days

Lab Area

CMI, Microbiology

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Methodology

Immunochromatography, Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC

Collect

Specimen Type Type of Container Volume of Specimen Status
Stool Cary-Blair transport container 5 gm or 5 mL Preferred
Stool Sterile container 5 gm or 5 mL Alternate
Stool Dual culture swab system   Alternate

Minimum Volume

Specimen Type Type of Container Minimum Volume
Stool Cary-Blair transport container  
Stool Sterile container  
Stool Dual culture swab system  

Container Image

Inpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool received in O&P kit, Not received within specified time frame, Not received at proper temperature, Frozen specimen, Specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day without prior consultation, Specimen contaminated with urine

Stability

Stool:Sterile container- Room temperature 2 hour(s)

Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Refrigerated 72 hour(s)

Stool: Dual culture swab system- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Dual culture swab system- Refrigerated 24 hour(s)
 

Remarks

Additional criteria: 

1. Do not accept specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day, without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

2.It is the recommendation that no more than 2 specimens are collected without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

3. If a GI FilmArray panel, stool culture, or parasite/viral antigen tests are ordered with the O&P exam, the panel test will be performed and not the individual assays. Contact microbiology laboratory prior to sample collection if individual testing is clinically required.

Routine stool culture includes screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Aeromonas, E. coli O157(Enterohemorrhagic E.coli), and immunochromatography for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Contact Laboratory Services (614-722-5477 or 800-934-6575) if a special request is needed for Vibrio or other agents. Preliminary results available at 48 hours. Two (2) stool specimens collected on separate days is recommended to increase the detection of bacterial agents of community-acquired gastroenteritis. In patients with persistent diarrhea but negative stool cultures, contact the Clinical Microbiology Lab, 614-722-5370, for additional recommendations.

Stool collected in diaper is acceptable following NCH Helping Hands-Stool collection guidelines. Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab.

Stool in contact with urine will not be processed but rejected.

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Days Performed

Daily

Set Up Schedule

Samples processed on all shifts

Typical Turnaround

Culture held 4 days

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

Lab Area

CMI, Microbiology

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

Methodology

Immunochromatography, Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques

Collect

Specimen Type Type of Container Volume of Specimen Status
Stool Cary-Blair transport container 5 gm or 5 mL Preferred
Stool Sterile container 5 gm or 5 mL Alternate
Stool Dual culture swab system   Alternate

Minimum Volume

Specimen Type Type of Container Minimum Volume
Stool Cary-Blair transport container  
Stool Sterile container  
Stool Dual culture swab system  

Container Image

Inpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

Outpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

InLab Processing

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (EHECB) testing ordered and billed as part of routine stool culture.

Stability

Stool:Sterile container- Room temperature 2 hour(s)

Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Refrigerated 72 hour(s)

Stool: Dual culture swab system- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Dual culture swab system- Refrigerated 24 hour(s)
 

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool received in O&P kit, Not received within specified time frame, Not received at proper temperature, Frozen specimen, Specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day without prior consultation, Specimen contaminated with urine

Days Performed

Daily

Set Up Schedule

Samples processed on all shifts

Typical Turnaround

Culture held 4 days

Remarks

Additional criteria: 

1. Do not accept specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day, without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

2.It is the recommendation that no more than 2 specimens are collected without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

3. If a GI FilmArray panel, stool culture, or parasite/viral antigen tests are ordered with the O&P exam, the panel test will be performed and not the individual assays. Contact microbiology laboratory prior to sample collection if individual testing is clinically required.

Routine stool culture includes screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Aeromonas, E. coli O157(Enterohemorrhagic E.coli), and immunochromatography for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Contact Laboratory Services (614-722-5477 or 800-934-6575) if a special request is needed for Vibrio or other agents. Preliminary results available at 48 hours. Two (2) stool specimens collected on separate days is recommended to increase the detection of bacterial agents of community-acquired gastroenteritis. In patients with persistent diarrhea but negative stool cultures, contact the Clinical Microbiology Lab, 614-722-5370, for additional recommendations.

Stool collected in diaper is acceptable following NCH Helping Hands-Stool collection guidelines. Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab.

Stool in contact with urine will not be processed but rejected.

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC

Methodology

Immunochromatography, Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

DC Code

5370

Downtime Availability

3-Case by case availability
Outpatient Requirements

Collect

Specimen Type Type of Container Volume of Specimen Status
Stool Cary-Blair transport container 5 gm or 5 mL Preferred
Stool Sterile container 5 gm or 5 mL Alternate
Stool Dual culture swab system   Alternate

Container Image

Outpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool received in O&P kit, Not received within specified time frame, Not received at proper temperature, Frozen specimen, Specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day without prior consultation, Specimen contaminated with urine

Stability

Stool:Sterile container- Room temperature 2 hour(s)

Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Refrigerated 72 hour(s)

Stool: Dual culture swab system- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Dual culture swab system- Refrigerated 24 hour(s)
 

Remarks

Additional criteria: 

1. Do not accept specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day, without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

2.It is the recommendation that no more than 2 specimens are collected without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

3. If a GI FilmArray panel, stool culture, or parasite/viral antigen tests are ordered with the O&P exam, the panel test will be performed and not the individual assays. Contact microbiology laboratory prior to sample collection if individual testing is clinically required.

Routine stool culture includes screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Aeromonas, E. coli O157(Enterohemorrhagic E.coli), and immunochromatography for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Contact Laboratory Services (614-722-5477 or 800-934-6575) if a special request is needed for Vibrio or other agents. Preliminary results available at 48 hours. Two (2) stool specimens collected on separate days is recommended to increase the detection of bacterial agents of community-acquired gastroenteritis. In patients with persistent diarrhea but negative stool cultures, contact the Clinical Microbiology Lab, 614-722-5370, for additional recommendations.

Stool collected in diaper is acceptable following NCH Helping Hands-Stool collection guidelines. Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab.

Stool in contact with urine will not be processed but rejected.

Days Performed

Daily

Set Up Schedule

Samples processed on all shifts

Typical Turnaround

Culture held 4 days

Lab Area

CMI, Microbiology

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Methodology

Immunochromatography, Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC
Inpatient Requirements

Collect

Specimen Type Type of Container Volume of Specimen Status
Stool Cary-Blair transport container 5 gm or 5 mL Preferred
Stool Sterile container 5 gm or 5 mL Alternate
Stool Dual culture swab system   Alternate

Minimum Volume

Specimen Type Type of Container Minimum Volume
Stool Cary-Blair transport container  
Stool Sterile container  
Stool Dual culture swab system  

Container Image

Inpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool received in O&P kit, Not received within specified time frame, Not received at proper temperature, Frozen specimen, Specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day without prior consultation, Specimen contaminated with urine

Stability

Stool:Sterile container- Room temperature 2 hour(s)

Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Refrigerated 72 hour(s)

Stool: Dual culture swab system- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Dual culture swab system- Refrigerated 24 hour(s)
 

Remarks

Additional criteria: 

1. Do not accept specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day, without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

2.It is the recommendation that no more than 2 specimens are collected without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

3. If a GI FilmArray panel, stool culture, or parasite/viral antigen tests are ordered with the O&P exam, the panel test will be performed and not the individual assays. Contact microbiology laboratory prior to sample collection if individual testing is clinically required.

Routine stool culture includes screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Aeromonas, E. coli O157(Enterohemorrhagic E.coli), and immunochromatography for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Contact Laboratory Services (614-722-5477 or 800-934-6575) if a special request is needed for Vibrio or other agents. Preliminary results available at 48 hours. Two (2) stool specimens collected on separate days is recommended to increase the detection of bacterial agents of community-acquired gastroenteritis. In patients with persistent diarrhea but negative stool cultures, contact the Clinical Microbiology Lab, 614-722-5370, for additional recommendations.

Stool collected in diaper is acceptable following NCH Helping Hands-Stool collection guidelines. Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab.

Stool in contact with urine will not be processed but rejected.

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Days Performed

Daily

Set Up Schedule

Samples processed on all shifts

Typical Turnaround

Culture held 4 days

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

Lab Area

CMI, Microbiology

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC
Overview/Billing

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427
Interpretation

Methodology

Immunochromatography, Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques
NCH Lab Only

Collect

Specimen Type Type of Container Volume of Specimen Status
Stool Cary-Blair transport container 5 gm or 5 mL Preferred
Stool Sterile container 5 gm or 5 mL Alternate
Stool Dual culture swab system   Alternate

Minimum Volume

Specimen Type Type of Container Minimum Volume
Stool Cary-Blair transport container  
Stool Sterile container  
Stool Dual culture swab system  

Container Image

Inpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

Outpatient Specimen Preparation

Stool: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
          Raw stool must be placed into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection
          Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab

InLab Processing

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (EHECB) testing ordered and billed as part of routine stool culture.

Stability

Stool:Sterile container- Room temperature 2 hour(s)

Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Cary-Blair transport container- Refrigerated 72 hour(s)

Stool: Dual culture swab system- Room temperature 24 hour(s)
Stool: Dual culture swab system- Refrigerated 24 hour(s)
 

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool received in O&P kit, Not received within specified time frame, Not received at proper temperature, Frozen specimen, Specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day without prior consultation, Specimen contaminated with urine

Days Performed

Daily

Set Up Schedule

Samples processed on all shifts

Typical Turnaround

Culture held 4 days

Remarks

Additional criteria: 

1. Do not accept specimens from inpatients after the third hospital day, without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

2.It is the recommendation that no more than 2 specimens are collected without prior consultation. Contact microbiology laboratory 722-5370.

3. If a GI FilmArray panel, stool culture, or parasite/viral antigen tests are ordered with the O&P exam, the panel test will be performed and not the individual assays. Contact microbiology laboratory prior to sample collection if individual testing is clinically required.

Routine stool culture includes screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, Aeromonas, E. coli O157(Enterohemorrhagic E.coli), and immunochromatography for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. Contact Laboratory Services (614-722-5477 or 800-934-6575) if a special request is needed for Vibrio or other agents. Preliminary results available at 48 hours. Two (2) stool specimens collected on separate days is recommended to increase the detection of bacterial agents of community-acquired gastroenteritis. In patients with persistent diarrhea but negative stool cultures, contact the Clinical Microbiology Lab, 614-722-5370, for additional recommendations.

Stool collected in diaper is acceptable following NCH Helping Hands-Stool collection guidelines. Stool collected in diaper must be placed in appropriate container/media prior to sending to lab.

Stool in contact with urine will not be processed but rejected.

Battery Members

Culture for Salmonella and Shigella, Culture for additional pathogen (x4)

Synonyms

  • Culture, Stool Pathogens (Bacterial), Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Fecal Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Stool Pathogens, Bacterial Culture, Culture E. coli O157, Salmonella Stool, Shigella Stool, Yersinia Stool, Aeromonas Stool, E. coli O157 Stool, stool culture, Vibrio culture done by special request, Shiga -toxin producing E.coli stool , STEC

Methodology

Immunochromatography, Standard microbiologic culture media and techniques

CPT Codes

87045, 87046 (x4), 87427

DC Code

5370

Downtime Availability

3-Case by case availability

Lab Area

Lab Area
CMI, Microbiology

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