8474 Plesiomonas shigelloides DNA

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Stool- See Specimen Requirements 24 Hours at Room Temperature, 5 Days Refrigerated See Report

Specimen Requirements

Unpreserved specimens: Transfer the liquid or soft stool specimen to a clean, dry container. Avoid contamination with water or urine. Label the container and transport to the laboratory at 2 to 25°C. Avoid mixing toilet paper, water or soap with the specimen. Cary-Blair preserved specimens: Transfer the liquid or soft stool specimen to a 15ml transport device according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid contamination with water or urine. Label the container and transport to the laboratory at 2 to 25°C. Avoid mixing toilet paper, water or soap with the specimen.
Specimen Type:Stool- See Specimen Requirements

Method

Real-time PCR

Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Codes

87798