ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0058002: Campylobacter Antigen by EIA

Test Mnemonic: CAMPY
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Stool.  Preserve in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) within one hour of collection.  ARUP Supply #29799.

Transport: Preserved stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) at 2-8°C or a 5 g aliquot of unpreserved stool, frozen.  (Min: 1 g) 

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: 10% formalin, SAF, or PVA.

Stability: Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 2 weeks
Preserved: Refrigerated: 1 week

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
87449