Campylobacter Antigen
Test Mnemonic
CAMPAG
CPT Codes
- 87449 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | Stool | Clean container (No preservatives) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | Stool | Other | Refrigerated | Place 5 g stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) within one hour of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Unpreserved stool: 4 days; Cary-Blair/C&S media: 4 days |
| Frozen | Unpreserved stool: 1 week; Cary-Blair/C&S media: Unacceptable |
| Ambient | Unpreserved stool: Unacceptable; Cary-Blair/C&S media: 4 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimens in any transport media other than indicated will be rejected.