E. COLI SHIGA-LIKE TOXIN

Test Details

Mnemonic

SHIGT

Ordering Code

3686900

CPT-4 Code(s)

87427

Specimen Information

Collect

Stool

Specimen Preparation

Place 5.0 g of stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) immediately after collection. Send
refrigerated.

Minimum Volume

5.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimen other than stool.

Stability

Stool in enteric transport media:
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 7 days

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Reference Laboratory

New York DOH Approval Status

Yes

Turnaround Time

3 - 5 days

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Legacy Code

SHIGAEIA

Interface Map for SHIGT

Test Name	Ordering Code	Result Code	Component Name	LOINC Code	AOE Prompt	Units
E. coli Shiga-like Toxin (EIA)	3686900
		3686900	E. coli Shiga-like Toxin (EIA)	21262-1	No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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