E. coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA
| CPT Code(s): | 87427 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Stool. OR actively growing isolate of E. coli, in pure culture. Specimen Preparation:Stool: Place 5 mL stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) (RDL Supply #29799) immediately after collection. Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 1 mL)E. coli Isolate: Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant or on a swab in bacterial transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Stool in Transport Media: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 week E. coli Isolate: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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