Investigation Name:FAECES Infection Screen (Stool sample)

Alias or Abbreviation:FXR

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257

Requestable Seperately?No

Minimum Sample Volume:1-2g Faeces

Expected Turnaround Time:72hrs

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Routine PCR screen for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, E.Coli O157, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Please provide as many clinical details as possible (e.g. recent travel abroad), as these may greatly influence which additional tests are carried out. C. difficile added on based on testing algorithm.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Specimen may be passed into a clean, dry, disposable bedpan or similar container and transferred into a blue faeces container. 1-2g is sufficent. If delay in transport pleasew store in fridge.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No