Culture, Campylobacter
- Test Code
- CM225
- Results:
- 3-4 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 grams of feces in sterile container or in Campylobacter-Thioglycollate broth (Campy-Thio broth).
- Test Description
- Use this test when a Campylobacter infection is suspected to be the cause of gastroenteritis that is not responding to conservative management.
Interferences: Antibiotic therapy, submission of a dried swab.