Faeces Culture (Stool)

Microbiology


Description


Sample Type

Faeces ( Blue top universal container with spoon )


Reference Range

Not applicable


Turnaround Time

Within 3 days


Testing Frequency

Daily


External Notes

**Patients with diarrhoea are an infection control risk and should be isolated** Clinical details are essential. Please indicate foreign travel, consumption of suspect food etc.


Patient Preparation

Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample


See Also

Cryptosporidium
Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Ova, Cysts and Parasites

Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.

Your contact for this test

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Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences

Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology

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