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Test Code 2500428 SHIGA TOXIN 1,2 RAPID TEST

Important Note

Must be ordered  with a stool culture.

Infectious

Specimen Requirements

Fresh stool in a clean, leakproof container.

Specimen Stability Information

Stool specimen should be transported to Laboratory ASAP for processing.  If unable to transport ASAP refrigerate stool specimen.

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

Any POSITIVE result will be called to the physician and forwarded to the State Laboratory for further testing.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

87015

LOINC Coding

53946-0

Methodology

Immunochromatographic rapid test for detection of Shiga toxins 1 and 2.