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Specimen Type/Requirements
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Sterile Container - Stool (only stable 2 hours refrigerated)
Note: Stool that is not in transport media and is received greater than 2 hours after collection may be detrimental to the recovery of Shigella spp.
Please reference links for patient instructions:
Stability/Transport
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media):
| Room Temperature | 96 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours* | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
*Refrigerated Cary Blair samples should be processed within 24 hours for best recovery of pathogens. However, 72 hours is compatible for other stool testing if using one specimen for multiple tests.
Sterile Container:
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Additional Information
Identification, typing, and/or sensitivity testing will be performed if indicated at an additional fee (per organism).
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Culture
CPT
87045
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls