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Test ID: Culture and Sensitivity for Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Campylobacter

Test Name:
Culture and Sensitivity for Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Campylobacter
Test Code:
C STOOL
Specialised Test:
No - Clinical
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Single Test
Additional Test Note:
Consider Gastrointestinal PCR panel (test code: GIPQS) for diagnosis of bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.Please note that gram stain tests will have additional charges. refer to test code GRAM
Sample Requirement:
Collect a small scoop of stool (or about 2mL of watery stool) in a sterile leak-proof container with the attached spatula. According to the latest (Infectious Diseases Society of America) IDSA publication, multiple stool specimens are rarely indicated for the detection of routine stool enteric bacterial pathogens by culture. One stool sample for paediatric patients and no more than 2 stool samples for adult patients may be considered for culture tests. The second stool sample from adult patients are to be sent on a separate day andonly if clinically indicated. The scope of limited yield provided by additional specimens can be discussed during prior consultation with an ID Physician or the microbiology laboratory (Tel: 6248 5854/6).
Fasting Requirement:
NA
Microbiology
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
19/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement

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