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Test Code C ST Y Culture Stool Yeast

Cerner Test Code

C Stool Y

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Stool in Cary-Blair (Orange Top)

Processing Instructions

Collect stool in sterile screw-cap container. Transfer specimen to a Orange Cap C&S Para-Pak container within 2 hours. Using the collection spoon attached to the cap, add specimen until the liquid reaches the red line. Do not overfill past the red line.

Stability

Stability: Preserved specimen is stable for 72 hours Refrigerated Culture is kept for 2-3 days Only one culture in a 24 hour period

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87102

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

Formed stool summitted to hospital >72 hours, leaky container, more than one specimen in 24 hours.