Instruction : No special preparation required
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report 3 days
1. Stool Culture
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report 3 days
Code
M008
Category
NA
Stability Room
2 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
48 hrs
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
Conventional culture, Automated-MIC, MALDITOF-MS, KBDD
Specimen
Submit 2-5 g (1 g min.) Stool in a Special Stool Culture Transport Medium available from LPL. Ship refrigerated.
Usage
Common organisms causing gastroenteritis are Salmonella and Shigella. Antibiotic sensitivities are performed to guide antibiotic selection.
Test Name
Price
CULTURE, STOOL
₹800
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹850