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Stool Culture, Yersinia
0060137
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Ordering Recommendation
Use to diagnose Yersinia-associated diarrhea in patients with appropriate exposure history or risk factors.
Mnemonic
MC YERS
Methodology
Culture/Identification
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Negative at 5 days
Positives as soon as detected
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Preserve 5 mL stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) immediately (ARUP supply #29799) 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 preservative.
Remarks
Stability
Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Preserved: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Culture negative for Yersinia.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
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Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87046
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060137 | Culture, Yersinia | 28549-4 |
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Aliases
- Culture, Yersinia
- Yersinia Culture
Stool Culture, Yersinia
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