Biomarkers · Chemical
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Laboratory assay overview
Detect the presence of Shiga-toxin-producing enterohemorrhagic E coli
No enterohemorrhagic E coli Shiga toxin detected
Labcorp test directory, test code 180935
Laboratory assay overview
Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter are considered gastro-intestinal pathogens. Identification of these organisms is important for treatment and infection control. The Shiga toxin assay detects toxins produced by enterohemorrhagic E. coli and other enteric organisms which have been isolated from patients who have hemorrhagic colitis with or without hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).
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Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 32114
Laboratory assay overview
STEC cause foodborne and waterborne diarrheal disease worldwide which, if left undiagnosed, can progress to hemorrhagic colitis and/or hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Since certain treatments and medications can increase the risk of HUS, prompt detection is necessary to prevent outbreaks and secondary transmission. STEC produce either one or both Shiga toxins (Stx1 and/or Stx2), both potent cytotoxins. By detecting the toxins, an EIA can detect STEC present in fecal samples or culture, regardless of the serotype or other virulence factors.
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Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 30264
Laboratory assay overview
Detect bacterial pathogenic organisms in the stool; diagnose typhoid fever, enteric fever, bacillary dysentery, Salmonella infection. Indications for stool culture include:1 • Bloody diarrhea • Fever • Tenesmus • Severe or persistent symptoms • Recent travel to a third world country • Known exposure to a bacterial agent • Presence of fecal leukocytes
Labcorp test directory, test code 008144
We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.
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