Aliases
VTEC, Escherichia coli, E. coli
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Test Name
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) Culture - Stool
Test Code
STECCU
Methodology
Biochemicals, Culture, Real-time multiplex PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test detects Escherichia coli O157 and shiga-toxin genes (stx1 and stx2) in clinical specimens.
Turn Around Time
3-7 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Stool or rectal swabs preserved in Para-Pak C&S, modified Cary-Blair or equivalent transport media.
Minimum volumes:
Rectal swab: shows visible trace of fecal material and is immersed in transport media.
Stool specimen: transport media vial filled with approximately 5 ml of stool.
Special Considerations
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store at ambient (8°C to 25°C) temperature. Ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
935