Culture, Campylobacter sp.

CAPTION
DataValue
Method Culture
CPT Code 87046
Test Scope Isolation and identification of Campylobacter only
Preferred Specimen Stool (random, fresh) in fecal transport media
Other Acceptable Specimens Rectal Swab
Required Specimen Volume >5 mls stool, 5 g, or one swab
Minimum Specimen Volume 5 mls stool, 2 g, or one swab
Specimen Container
  • Stool Sample: Cary Blair
  • Rectal Swab Sample: Culture collection swab in culturette
Specimen Identification Label transport tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions
  • Indicate specimen source on requisition slip.
  • Stool specimen should be collected in sterile bedpan, not contaminated with urine, residual soap, or disinfectants.
  • Those portions of stool which contain pus, blood, or mucous should be transferred to a sterile specimen container or transport media.
Shipping Requirements Store and ship at room temperature.
Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Specimens >72 hrs old in preservative
  • Specimens > 2 hrs old unpreserved
  • Frozen Sample
  • Multiple specimens collected on the same day
  • Sample submitted on diaper or tissue paper
  • Overfilled or mixed improperly
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimens
Turn-around-time 48-72 hours