Faeces Culture

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2913

Laboratory Handling

Registration

DO NOT OPEN the specimen bag. Place the labels in the pocket ONLY.

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Faecal Culture
Yersinia (Faeces)
Strongyloids (Faeces)
Faeces Occult Blood
Faecal Occult Blood
Occult Blood
Norovirus
Rotavirus (Faeces)
Faeces PCR
Faecal PCR

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

• Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Faeces Container (White Lid)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Faeces Container (White Lid)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Resources

• Patient Information

Contact Information