MICROBIOLOGY PARASITOLOGY

MIC101 LABORATORY
2 BSN-A
ROOM 6

Stool Culture
Also Known as: Bacterial Culture Stool Feces Culture
Formal Name: Enteric Pathogens Culture stool

A stool culture is used to detect disease-causing (pathogenic)

microorganisms and aid in the diagnosis of a digestive ailment. Because there are
so many causes of GI infections, a stool culture may be used in conjunction with
other tests to assist establish a diagnosis, such as a GI pathogens panel or an ova
and parasite exam.

Laboratories typically use stool cultures to detect and identify the most common
intestinal disease-causing bacteria:

 Campylobacter species
 Salmonella species
 Shigella species
MATERIALS:

Clean container
Wooden tongue depressor or spoon
“Toilet hat” a clean dry container, or plastic wrap (for an older child)
Pen or marker for the label
Latex or vinyl exam gloves (optional)

PROCEDURE:

 A fresh stool sample is collected in a clean container.

 The stool sample should not be contaminated with urine or water.
 Once it has been collected, the stool should be taken to the laboratory
within two hours after collection or should be transferred into a vial
containing a preservative and taken to the lab as soon as possible.
 For infants, a stool sample is usually collected with a swab of the rectum.
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Bantogon, Ashley Nicole
Batiao, Camille Claire
Cabatbat, Rachelle Ellen
Delfinado, Charlize
Duhaylungsod, Kate
Fatal, Scharina
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