Test Details
Mnemonic
EHIST
Ordering Code
3724700
CPT-4 Code(s)
87337
Specimen Information
Collect
Random stool
Specimen Preparation
Collect random stool and send 2.0 g or 2.0 mL stool frozen in a sterile polypropylene screw capped container.
Minimum Volume
1 gram or 1 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Stool in preservative, rectal swabs, diaper specimens, liver abscess
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes