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Test Code LABSCF Plesiomonas/Aeromonas Screen, Stool

Clinical Information

Culture of Plesiomonas/Aeromonas species.

Synonym

  • SCF

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Stool Kit Orange Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Stool Kit Orange Container, Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Stool
Specimen Volume: Specimen must be filled to the fill line on the collection tube

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 
     Orange container: 24 hours
     Sterile container: 1 hour

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
MALDI-TOF No No
Susceptibilities No No

Reference Values

Negative for Aeromonas species
Negative for Plesiomonas species

Interpretation

Isolation of anaerobes in significant numbers from well-collected stool specimens indicates infection with the identified organisms.

Method Description

Culture

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Reporting Name

Plesiomonas/Aeromonas Screen, Stool

CPT Code Information

87046
87077 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

6463-4