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Vibrio Culture, Feces (8000100717)
Test Mnemonic:

C VIB

Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Random feces sample or fecal swab

Container:

Clean leakproof container or swab

Minimum Volume:

0.5 gram

Storage/Transport:

Room temperature, refrigerate 2-80C if transport delayed.

Stability:

48 hours

Causes for Rejection:

Leaking container, prolonged delay in transit, specimens other than feces. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form.

Reference Range:

No Vibrio isolated

Turnaround Time:

2-5 Days

Methodology:

Culture on specific media for recovery of Vibrio

Performed:

Clinical Microbiology

Synonyms:

Feces culture, Vibrio; Stool culture, Vibrio; Vibrio culture, stool

Clinical Indication:

Diarrhea due to Vibrio spp.

Patient Preparation :

Feces sample or fecal swab

CPT 4 Code:

87081, additional codes if indicated

Note:

Vibrio culture refers to fecal sources only

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.
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