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Test Code STATE SHIG Shigella to State for Confirmation and Identification

Methodology

Note:  This test is not orderable by itself. A #STL CULT “Culture, Stool” must be performed and Shigella species isolated before this test can be ordered. This test will be performed at an additional charge.

Performing Laboratory

Alabama State Lab-Montgomery

Specimen Requirements

Organisms isolated on agar slant. Agar slant will be placed in special mailing container and sent on to Alabama State Laboratory in Montgomery.

Reference Values

Interpretive report issued by Alabama State Laboratory in Montgomery.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87147