CAMPYLOBACTER CULTURE

Also known as: Campylobacter Culture

What you need to know about study CAMPYLOBACTER CULTURE

Sample type Stool
Delivery time 3 days
Do I need to fast? No

What is this study and what is it for?

Determine if Campylobacter species may be the cause of diarrhea. Reflexive tests for Campylobacter species from stool with a positive nucleic acid amplification test. This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized for more than 3 days because the yield of these patients’ samples is very low, as well as the probability of identifying a previously undetected pathogen.

What type of sample is needed?

Stool

Preparation / Instructions

Without having taken antibiotics, take to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection

Delivery time

3 days

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