| Method |
Culture |
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| CPT Code |
87046 |
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| Test Scope |
Isolation and identification of Yersinia enterocolitica only. Susceptibilities performed at an additional charge when appropriate. |
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| Preferred Specimen |
Stool (random, fresh) in fecal transport media |
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
Rectal Swab |
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| Required Specimen Volume |
>5 mls stool, 5 g, or one swab |
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| Minimum Specimen Volume |
5 mls stool, 2 g, or one swab |
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| Specimen Container |
- Stool Sample: Cary Blair
- Rectal Swab Sample: Culture collection swab
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| Specimen Identification |
Label transport tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
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| 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.
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| Shipping Requirements |
Store and ship at room temperature. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Specimens >72 hrs in preservative
- Specimens > 2 hrs unpreserved
- Frozen Sample
- Multiple specimens Collected on the same day
- Sample submitted on diaper or tissue paper
- Overfilled or mixed improperly
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimens
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| Turn-around-time |
48-72 hours |
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