Culture, Camp./Salm./Shig
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Stool
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
This test identifies several pathogens in stool. The identification of these organisms is important for treatment and infection control.
- Salmonella & Shigella sp
- Campylobacter sp.
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 3 business days after the lab receives samples.
Details
This test identifies several pathogens in stool. The identification of these organisms is important for treatment and infection control.
What type of sample is required for this test?
Stool
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
3 business days
Sample collection requires a test kit that will be shipped to you. You will collect your sample at home.
If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 5 g stool
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Cary-Blair stool culture transport medium
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 72 hours
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
