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HelpTest ID NBLD0249 Shiga-Like Toxin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary Blair Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below) or Rectal Swab (place in media immediately)
Also acceptable:
Green Cap Para-Pak Enteric Plus (Cary Blair Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Red Cap Enteric Transport Medium (ETM) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container - Stool (only stable 1-2 hours refrigerated)
O&P Fixative is not acceptable.
Please reference links for patient instructions:
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2 grams |
|---|
Stability/Transport
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S; Green Cap Para-Pak Enteric Plus (Cary Blair Transport Media) or Red Cap Enteric Transport Medium (ETM):
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 3 days at ≤ -70 degrees |
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container:
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1-2 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Additional Information
Positives are reported the same day as set up.
Negatives are “ENHANCED” and set up again the next day.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
CPT
87427
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Analytical Time
48 hours