Bacteriology Culture, Stool
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Clinical Utility
The Bacteriology Culture profile can identify the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora including Clostridium species, and dysbiotic flora, as well as detect infectious pathogens. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is also performed for appropriate bacterial and species at no additional charge.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/bacteriology-culture/;Accessed 24-Oct-2016
Result Included
- Bacteriology Culture, Aerobic
- Bacteriology Culture, Additional Pathogens
Test Location
Doctor's Data
Specimen
Specimen Type
Stool
Volume
Sample Volume
2-5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Culture and Sensitivity (C+S) media must be tested within 15 days of collection.
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Bacteriology Culture
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated |
|---|---|
| 14 Days | 14 Days |
C+S media must be tested within 15 days of collection
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Frozen |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
8 Days
Sample Report
Sample Report at external website.
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-05-09