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.
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Method
Real-time PCR
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Schedule
Monday-Saturday
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CPT Codes
87798
The Pathology Laboratory
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
