Test Code CUSTY Yersinia, Stool Culture
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: Fresh, liquid stool specimen
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Avoid recent antibiotics, X-ray contrast material, antidiarrheal medications, antacids, bismuth, or oil instillation.
2. It is recommended that only 1 specimen per day be collected and submitted for culture.
3. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.
4. Specimen source is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital