C. Botulinum Toxin Bioassay and Culture
| Label Mnemonic: | CBOT |
| Epic code: | LAB8791 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Stool
Collection Medium:
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| Stool Specimen Collection Container With Plastic Lid (Hospital Stores #924373) |
Minimum:
25-50 g (walnut-size) formed stool in feces specimen stool container.
Preferred to be collected before anti-toxin treatment is
given.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
Within 5 working days of specimen receipt
Comments:
Strongly recommend that the microbiology pathology resident be
consulted at pager #4903.
Methodology:
Toxin Neutralization Assay and immunological methods