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.

Available Laboratories: LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics

Stool Culture

$389
LabCorp $389
Quest

Sample Results

Stool Culture

Sample Results

$389
LabCorp $389
Quest

Test Details

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.

When ordering the Stool Culture test, it is required to go to the lab to obtain a proper specimen container prior to collection and review collection technique to avoid specimen rejection.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Apr 21, 2020

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.

When ordering the Stool Culture test, it is required to go to the lab to obtain a proper specimen container prior to collection and review collection technique to avoid specimen rejection.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Apr 21, 2020

1. Purchase Tests

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(Note: to preserve lowest possible per test pricing, a single $10.00 lab fee is applied to one or more blood tests. You will not incur any additional charges at the lab.)

2. Visit a Lab

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

NOTE: Be sure to visit the appropriate laboratory!

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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

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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.

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