Stool Culture

This test may be used to detect the presence of bacterial organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and E.Coli Shiga toxin in the stool. This test may also be used to detect Typhoid Fever, Enteric Fever, Bacillary Dysentery and Salmonella infection. Results for this test typically take 3 to 5 business days.

When ordering the Stool Culture test, it is required to go to the laboratory PSC to obtain the proper specimen container and instructions prior to collection. You must take in your requisition form when you go to the laboratory PSC to pick up your specimen collection kit and when you are dropping your specimen off to the laboratory PSC.

For LabCorp: LabCorp specimen collection and instructions.

Specimen collection kit pick up: An appointment to pick up the specimen collection kit is not required, but is encouraged. Remember to take in your requisition form to show the staff so they can provide you with the correct collection supplies.
Specimen drop off: An appointment is not required, but is encouraged. You must sign in at the laboratory PSC when dropping off your specimen. The Phlebotomist will verify your drop off by reviewing your requisition form and the specimen you are submitting.

For Quest Diagnostics: Quest Diagnostics specimen collection and instructions.

Specimen collection kit pick up: An appointment to pick up the specimen collection is required. Remember to take in your requisition form to show the staff so they can provide you with the correct collection supplies.
Specimen drop off: An appointment to drop off your specimen is required. The Phlebotomist will verify your drop off by reviewing your requisition form and the specimen you are submitting.

Sample Results

Stool Culture

$389
LabCorp $389
Quest

Sample Results

Test Details

Testing by CLIA approved lab: LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics

This test may be ordered when an individual is experiencing symptoms of a possible digestive tract infection. Some symptoms may include:

Bloody Diarrhea
Fever
abdominal cramps or pain
severe nausea and vomiting

This test may also be ordered if an individual has:

recently travelled to a thrid world country
ingested contaminated food or water
consumed undercooked meat or raw eggs
has come in contact with someone else who was ill

If the tests of the culture show positive, additional testing will be done to determine the exact bacteria that was detected. Repeat testing on multiple specimens may be necessary for the most accurate identification of bacterial pathogens.

This test is commonly ordered with the Ova and Parasite Stool test.

For LabCorp: LabCorp specimen collection and instructions.

Specimen collection kit pick up: An appointment to pick up the specimen collection kit is not required, but is encouraged. Remember to take in your requisition form to show the staff so they can provide you with the correct collection supplies.
Specimen drop off: An appointment is not required, but is encouraged. You must sign in at the laboratory PSC when dropping off your specimen. The Phlebotomist will verify your drop off by reviewing your requisition form and the specimen you are submitting.

For Quest Diagnostics: Quest Diagnostics specimen collection and instructions.

Specimen collection kit pick up: An appointment to pick up the specimen collection is required. Remember to take in your requisition form to show the staff so they can provide you with the correct collection supplies.
Specimen drop off: An appointment to drop off your specimen is required. The Phlebotomist will verify your drop off by reviewing your requisition form and the specimen you are submitting.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Jul 25, 2022

Testing by CLIA approved lab: LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics

This test may be ordered when an individual is experiencing symptoms of a possible digestive tract infection. Some symptoms may include:

Bloody Diarrhea
Fever
abdominal cramps or pain
severe nausea and vomiting

This test may also be ordered if an individual has:

recently travelled to a thrid world country
ingested contaminated food or water
consumed undercooked meat or raw eggs
has come in contact with someone else who was ill

This test is commonly ordered with the Ova and Parasite Stool test.

For LabCorp: LabCorp specimen collection and instructions.

Specimen collection kit pick up: An appointment to pick up the specimen collection kit is not required, but is encouraged. Remember to take in your requisition form to show the staff so they can provide you with the correct collection supplies.
Specimen drop off: An appointment is not required, but is encouraged. You must sign in at the laboratory PSC when dropping off your specimen. The Phlebotomist will verify your drop off by reviewing your requisition form and the specimen you are submitting.

For Quest Diagnostics: Quest Diagnostics specimen collection and instructions.

Specimen collection kit pick up: An appointment to pick up the specimen collection is required. Remember to take in your requisition form to show the staff so they can provide you with the correct collection supplies.
Specimen drop off: An appointment to drop off your specimen is required. The Phlebotomist will verify your drop off by reviewing your requisition form and the specimen you are submitting.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Jul 25, 2022

1. Purchase Tests

Choose the test you want (be sure to pick the laboratory you want to use).

Pay by credit card or PayPal^®.

You pay directly and we do not bill your insurance.

2. Visit a Lab

After purchasing your testing you will receive an email with your lab requisition. Bring this form to the laboratory.

Find Your Lab Location.

If you have selected the option to have an At Home Test Kit delivered to you, you will receive your test kit in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. (Not all tests are available as At Home Test Kits.)

3. Get Results

We’ll email you when your results are ready. Sign into your account to view and download your result reports.

Certain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.

Sample Type

Stool

Prepare For Your Test

See collection instructions on test kit from the lab.

Also Known As

No other names specified

Stool Culture

$389
LabCorp $389
Quest