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Public Health Regional Laboratory: Testing Services

Enteric Culture Testing

This testing service is available to health providers and clinics in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake counties.

Testing Method

Enteric Culture is used for isolation and identification of enteric pathogens: Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli 0157:H7, Yersinia, Campylobacter and Vibrio species.

Specimens

Enteric Culture is performed on stool sample specimens.

Specimen Collection

Please collect 2 to 3 grams of specimen, and place the sample within a Cary-Blair medium.

Specimen Storage

DO NOT FREEZE any specimen; store the specimen at room temperature.

Specimen Transport

Specimens may be dropped off by courier at the laboratory during normal business hours, or sent by mail.

Testing Results

Results are available 3 to 5 normal working days after receipt of specimen at the laboratory. A written report will be provided for all specimens received. Positive results will be phoned and/or faxed upon request.

Specimen Submission Forms

Physician's order, patient information and billing information must accompany the specimen. Use the Monster form for submission.

Cost

Please call for current pricing.