Faeces Culture

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2911

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Faecal Culture

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

Last updated: 23/03/2026