- YERSM
Yersinia Stool Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
YERSM
Specimen Name
Yersinia Stool Culture
Collect
Stool
Submit
5 mL stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) Refrigerated
Special Handling
Preserve stool in enteric transport media immediately.
Rejection Criteria
Multiple specimens (more than one in 24 hours).Delayed transport without use of appropriate preservative.
Stability
Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture/Identification
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
2-6 days
CPT Codes
- 87046
Components
—
Additional Information
Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture.
Disclaimer:
It is preferable to locate tests on the website and not rely on printed test information, which may soon be out of date. Updated test information can only be guaranteed by using this website.
Choose the Right Test
Test Information
How to Label Your Sample
- Label Your Test 1
- Label Your Test 2
- Label Your Test 3
- Label Your Test 4
- Label Your Test 5
Common Test Phrases
- Label Your Test 1
- Label Your Test 2
- Label Your Test 3
- Label Your Test 4
- Label Your Test 5
Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
- Plasma
- STT