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
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Deputy Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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