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HelpTest Code SHIGO SHIGO TOXIN, FECES
Method
Immunochromatographic Qualitative Assay
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Shiga Toxin 1 | 87899 |
| Shiga Toxin 2 | 87899.59 |
Specimen Information
|
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Collect Vol |
Submit Vol |
Minimum Vol |
| Stool Culture Vial | Feces |
Refrigerate |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Use Stool Culture Vial supply number 032041 (Para Pak C&S-Cary Blair Media) available from Customer Service 847-5121. Do not fill Stool Culture Vial above the fill line. If sample is collected in a sterile container, the sample must be delivered to the lab within 2-hours of collection.
Reference Range
Negative for Shiga 1 and 2
LOINC Code Information
In process.
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 24 Hours / Not available STAT
Section
Microbiology-1
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes