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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

Method Description

Culture
Susceptibility (if appropriate)

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