Salmonella/Shigella Cult, Campy EIA and Shiga Toxin reflex E.coli O157 Cult

Test Code: 32114

CPT Code(s): 87045, 87427, 87449

Clinical Significance: Salmonella/Shigella Cult, Campy EIA and Shiga Toxin reflex E.coli O157 Cult - Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter are considered gastro-intestinal pathogens. Identification of these organisms is important for treatment and infection control. The Shiga toxin assay detects toxins produced by enterohemorrhagic E. coli and other enteric organisms which have been isolated from patients who have hemorrhagic colitis with or without hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).

• Shiga Toxins, EIA with Reflex to E. coli O157, Culture
• Salmonella and Shigella, Culture
• Campylobacter species Antigen, EIA

Shiga Toxins, EIA with Reflex to E. coli O157, Culture: If Shiga Toxin, EIA is Detected, then Escherichia coli O157, Culture will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87046).

Salmonella and Shigella, Culture: If culture is positive, an identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077).
Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87186).

Methodology:
Bacterial Culture • Aerobic Isolation and Identification Procedures • Broth Enhanced Enzyme Immunoassay • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s): See individual tests

Alternative Name(s): Stool Culture, Campylobacter Stool Antigen