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Test Code
MFEST
Test Name
Bacterial Stool Profile, PCR, 4 Targets
CPT Codes
87505
Included Tests
  • Salmonella
  • Shigella
  • Campylobacter
  • Shiga Toxin
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Clinical Utility
Detects the presence of Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and Shiga toxin producing bacteria (such as E. coli O157) from stool of individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen: Stool

Collection Container: Para-Pak C&S or Cary Blair Vial

Volume: Collection container with specimen to the fill line.
Collection Instructions
  1. Stool should be placed in the collection container within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Fill collection container to the fill line.
  3. Recap and shake the vial to distribute the sample in the preservative.
Transport Instructions

 Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Refrigerated

5 days
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals

 Not Detected
Limitations

This assay will only detect Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, or Shiga toxin. If other stool pathogens are suspected refer to the Comprehensive Stool Profile, PCR, 22 Targets (CSPCR).
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Gastrointestinal Profile, Bacteria Only
  • Salmonella, Shiga-toxin, Shigella, and Campylobacter by PCR
  • E. coli O157
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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