Test Code YERCUL Yersinia enterocolitica Culture

Important Note

Yersinia enterocolitica is included on the GI Panel by PCR

Infectious

Specimen Type: Stool

Container / Tube: Cary-Blair transport (stool) or isolate on solid media

87046: Culture, bacterial, stool

Transport Temperature: 2 - 8°C for stool, ambient for isolates

Specimens are transported to the Montana Public Health Laboratory in Helena Monday thru Friday prior to testing.

Days Performed: Monday through Friday

Turn-around Time: 2 to 4 working days