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HelpTest Code BDENTP Enteric Bacterial Panel, Stool
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Stool
Unpreserved stool, preserved specimens in Cary-Blair or fecal swabs are acceptable. No other preservative has been approved for use. Avoid contamination with urine, soap or toilet paper.
Specimen stability:
Unpreserved samples should be received with in 4 hours of collection.
Samples should be refrigerated if a delay is expected.
Minimum volume:
1 mL or 1 gram (if submitting fresh stool)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87505
Useful For
Screens for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Shiga Toxin 1&2.
Speciation or serotyping is no longer available at the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Lab.
Day(s) Test Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Results reported the same day of testing.