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Test Name:
Campylobacter Antigen, by EIA, Feces


  • SBMF No:
    21901
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Microbiology
  • Test Mnemonic:
    CAMPY AG
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    87449
  • LOINC Code:
    57768-4
  • Also See:
    21002 Culture, Feces, Routine, with Campylobacter and Shiga Toxin Antigens, by EIA
  • Spec Type:
    Feces
  • Spec Container:
    Feces Culture Transport Media
  • Alt Spec Type:
    Feces
  • Alt Spec Container:
    Cary-Blair Feces Swab Transport System
  • Pref Vol:
    Fill transport media container to indicated line with feces
  • Min Vol:
    One swab placed in Feces Culture Transport Media
  • Patient Prep:
    Caution the patient against the use of antacids, barium, bismuth, etc. prior to collection of specimen
    Fecal specimens should be collected early in the course of the diagnosis process or in the acute phase of diarrheal illness, before antimicrobial therapy has been initiated
  • Spec Collect:
    Random Feces Specimen:
    – Collect in sterile bedpan (not contaminated with urine, residual soap, or disinfectants)
    – Transfer portions of feces, particularly those containing pus, blood, or mucus, to "Feces Culture Transport Media" container
    – Do not fill container beyond designated "fill line"
    Rectal Swab Specimen:
    – Swabs of rectal wall or sigmoid colon lesions collected during proctoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
         - or -
    – Pass swab beyond anal sphincter, carefully rotate, and withdraw
    – Place swab in container of "Feces Culture Transport Media" and break off a sufficient portion of the swab shaft to allow tightening of the container lid
    Duodenal Sigmoid Aspirate Specimens: Collected by physician and placed in "Feces Culture Transport Media"
    Refer to: P-1003 Feces (Stool) Collection and Transport
  • Spec Process:
    Gently mix specimen and solution several times
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Room temperature
    Transport to SBMF within 24 hours of collection (preferred) – Do not exceed 48 hours
  • Spec Stability:
    48 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
  • Spec Reject:
    Transport container filled beyond indicated line
    Dry swab
    Not received in transport medium
    Contains interfering substances
    Specimen refrigerated or frozen
  • Methodology:
    Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
  • Use:
    Enhanced detection of Campylobacter in feces
  • Reference Range:
    Negative for Campylobacter
  • Critical High Value:
    Positive for Campylobacter
  • Day Run:
    Sun-Sat (daily)
  • Test Type:
    FECES

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