| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Stool- See Specimen Requirements | 24 Hours at Room Temperature, 5 Days Refrigerated | See Report |
Specimen RequirementsUnpreserved 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
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Schedule
Monday-Saturday
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Clinical Utility
Vibrio species includes the following: V. vulnificus, V. parahaemolyticus and V. cholerae
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CPT Codes
87798
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