Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Preferred test for suspected bacterial diarrhea evaluation. Testing includes cultures for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157, and EIA for Shiga-like toxin from E. coli. Can be used to rule out Aeromonas and Plesiomonas; specify the pathogen to rule out. For C. difficile testing, refer to Clostridium difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR (2002838).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
MC SSC
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Culture/Identification
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Negative at 5 days Positives as soon as detected
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Place 5 mL stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair, ARUP supply #29799) immediately after collection. Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Multiple specimens (more than one in 24 hours). Delayed transport without use of appropriate transport media.
Remarks
Stability
In transport media: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective May 16, 2011.
Culture negative for Salmonella, Shigella,Campylobacter, and E. coli 0157.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Standard
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture. Stool Culture includes culture for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and E. coli 0157 as well as EIA for Shiga-like toxin from E. coli.E. coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA is billed separately.
If an isolate requires testing for Shiga-like toxin (e.g., STEC), refer to E.coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA (ARUP test code 0060047).
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
87045; 87046 x2; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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