ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Campylobacter Antigen : 0058002

Mnemonic: CAMPY

Methodology: Qualitative Immunochromatographic Assay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Stool.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910).OR place 5 g stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) within one hour of collection. (ARUP Supply #29799). (Min: 1 g)
Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.


Storage/Transport Temperature: Unpreserved Stool: Frozen.
Preserved Stool:
Refrigerated.

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


Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 87899
 
 

 

 

 
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