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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 |
|---|
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87427
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.
Analytical Time
48 hours