E coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA

Specimen:

Test Code

YECSLT

Specimen Name

E coli Shiga-like Toxin by EIA

Collect

Stool

Submit

5 mLs stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair)

Special Handling

Place 5 mL stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) immediately after collection.

Rejection Criteria

Specimens other than stool.

Stability

Ambient 1 hour; Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen 1 week

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

3-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 87427

Components

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Additional Information

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