| Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: False negatives may occur if patient is off antibiotics for 30 days prior to testing.
Collect: Stool. (Min: 1 g)
Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 g aliquot of stool in clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen. (Min: 1 g)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Any preservatives or tissue.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 week
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