Culture, Stool

STCU

Methodology:Culture
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:2-3 days
Specimen Required:Collect: Stool in Para-Pak C&S Stool Container – 1-2 grams. 
Remark: Stool specimens are processed for the recovery of Salmonella, Shigella and Campylobacter. Plesiomonas shigelloides, Aeromonas hydrophila, and Vibriospecies are reported if recovered. 
ParaPak C&S orange-capped vial:
1. Carefully uncap the vial.
2. Using the plastic spoon attached to the cap, transfer enough stool to bring the liquid level up to the red arrow on the label marked “ADD SPECIMEN TO THIS LINE”.
3. Recap the vial tightly and shake well.
4. Write the patient name and date and time of collection on the label.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Room Temperature: 72 hours
Rejection Criteria: Stool in sterile container ( acceptable for Campy AntigenTest only ); Stool in formalin; Stool in Polyvinylalcohol (PVA); Frozen specimen.
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *  
Performing LabAccu Reference Medical Laboratory 
CPT Code(s):87045
PDF Document:STCU.pdf

Find a Location

Cranford Patient Service Center

  • 27 South Avenue West, Cranford, NJ 07016
  • (908) 441-7710
  • (908) 441-7711
  • Mon., Wed.: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thu., Fri.: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sat.: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sun.: CLOSED

Linden Patient Service Center

  • 1901 East Linden Avenue, Unit 25, Linden, NJ 07036
  • (908) 474-1004
  • (908) 374-6544
  • Mon. – Fri.: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Somerset Patient Service Center

  • 1553 Route 27, Somerset, NJ 08873
  • (609)527-9192
  • (609) 527-9192
  • Mon. – Fri.: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Voorhees Sheppard Patient Service Center

  • 903 Sheppard RD., Voorhees, NJ 08043
  • (856) 528-5915
  • (856)528-5927
  • Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Stamford Patient Service Center

  • 111 High Ridge Road, First Floor, Stamford, CT 06905
  • (908) 583-6632
  • Mon., Wed., Fri.: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tue., Thu., Sat., Sun.: CLOSED
  • Lunch Break: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

East Hartford PSC

  • 677 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118
  • (860) 216-2150
  • (860) 904-9638
  • Mon. – Fri.: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Cambridge Patient Service Center

  • 503 Byrn Street, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MD 21613
  • (410) 228-9515
  • (443) 477-6530
  • Mon., – Fri.: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Greenbelt Patient Service center

  • 7525 Greenway Center Drive, Suite T9, Greenbelt, MD 20770
  • (856) 454-5128
  • (856) 454-5136
  • Mon., Tue., Thu.: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sun.: CLOSED

5th Avenue Patient Service Center

  • 5908 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
  • (718) 880-9970
  • (718) 880-9970
  • Mon., – Thu.: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Fri.: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • Sat.: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Sun.: CLOSED

Canarsie Patient Service Center

  • 8707 Flatlands Avenue, Lower Level, Brooklyn, NY 11236
  • (718) 210-1909
  • (718) 210-1910
  • Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.: 8:00 AM – 4:40 PM
  • Wed.: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sun.: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sat.: CLOSED

New Hyde Park Patient Service Center

  • 1575 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, Suite 100-A, NY 11040
  • (516) 500-1047
  • Tue., – Fri.: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
  • Mon., Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Rockville Centre Patient Service Center

  • 178 Sunrise Hwy, Lower Level, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • (516) 442-0417
  • (516) 442-0418
  • Mon.,Wed.,Fri.: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Tue., Thu.: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Sat.: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Sun.: CLOSED

Haverstraw Patient Service Center

  • 52 New Main Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927
  • (845) 310-4659
  • (845) 310-4660
  • Mon., – Thu.: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
  • Sat.: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • Fri., Sun.: CLOSED
  • 1870 Richmond Ave, NY 10314
  • (646) 982-0279
  • Mon., – Fri.: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Medical Drive Patient Service Center

  • 1314 Medical drive, Suite 101, Fayetteville, NC 28304
  • (910) 491-5253
  • (910) 491-5964
  • Mon., – Thu.: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Fri.: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Skibo Road Patient Service Center

  • 1905 Skibo Road, Suite 101, Fayetteville, NC 28314
  • (910) 867-7071
  • Mon., – Fri.: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Walter Reed Patient Service Center

  • 1220 Walter Reed Road, Suite A, Fayetteville, NC 28304
  • (910) 481-1956
  • Mon., – Thu.: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Fri.: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Bangor Patient Service Center

  • 225 Erdman Avenue, Bangor, PA 18013
  • (610) 452-9174
  • (610) 452-9174
  • Mon., – Fri.: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Hazleton Patient Service Center

  • 101 South Church Street, Hazelton, PA 18704
  • (570) 455-0747
  • (570) 455-0747
  • Mon., – Fri.: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

Kingston Patient Service Center

  • 517 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704
  • (570) 283-0674
  • (570) 283-0931
  • Mon., – Fri.: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

ACCU Reference Louisiana Stat LAB

  • 1532 River Oaks Road W., New Orleans, LA 70123
  • (504) 779-8163
  • (504) 779-8164
  • Mon., – Fri.: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

PCS Virginia Beach

  • 1756 Sir William Osler Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  • (757) 917-5009
  • (757) 917-7613
  • Mon.,-Fri.: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED
  • 8701 US Route 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
  • (772) 228-8481
  • (772) 783-6462
  • Mon., – Fri.: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sat., Sun.: CLOSED

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