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Catalog ID Shiga Tox Shiga Toxin Assay

Important Note

This assay is part of routine stool culture exam.  CPOE Test Name: Cul Stool Rout

CPOE Test Name

Shiga Toxin

Synonyms

SLT Assay; EHEC Toxin Assay; VTEC Toxin Assay

Specimen Type

Stool; rectal swab

Specimen Requirements

Stool placed in sterile container with transport within 1 hour of passage. Rectal swab with evidence of stool from patient unable to pass/collect specimen.

Storage and Transport

Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 1 hour of passage.

Causes for Rejection

Use of non sterile container; delay in transport; improper labeling; patients in hospital > 3 days

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Values

positive results

Test Consists

Part of Stool Culture Work-up

Turn Around Time

Final negative report at 72 hours

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

CPT / HCPCS Code

87899