Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Type
Stool
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01116
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL or g Fresh Stool
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Collect fresh stool in a sterile, leak-proof container without media, perservative or metal ion. For Patients requiring the use of diapers, first line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption. Then transfer 5 mL or g of stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the sterile container. Do not submit the diaper itself. Cap securely. Do not use M4 transport media. Do not use any preservative, media, or additive. Rectal swab in a bacterial transport tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Specimens other than stool; Insufficient material on swab; Received in preservative; Transport media; Diapers
Test Volume Required
5 mL or g Fresh Stool
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL or g Fresh Stool
CPT Codes
87301
Revised
09-26-22