Specimen Type
Stool
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB1288
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
2 days
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Sterile cup or Enteric Transport Media (red cap)
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Submit fresh stool in a sterile cup to the lab within 2 hours of collection. If transport delayed more than 2 hours, submit stool in Enteric Transport Media (red cap) to the lab within 96 hours of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Fresh stool in sterile cup <2 hours. Enteric Transport Media (red cap) <96 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Delay in transport. Diaper. Patient hospitalized over 3 days at time of collection.
Test Volume Required
1-2 grams stool
Minimum Test Volume
1 gram
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Revised
08-03-17