Other Information
○ Two stool specimens should be collected at least 48 hours apart. Ideally, these samples should be collected within 14 days after onset.
○ Testing for Campylobacter species should also be performed if Guillain-Barré syndrome is suspected
○ Testing for Campylobacter species should also be performed if Guillain-Barré syndrome is suspected
○ Stool: sterile container (2 x 2 grams)
Stool
○ Pass stool into a clean, dry pan or container mounted on the toilet. Collect approximately 1 gram of fecal material. Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection.
○ Pass stool into a clean, dry pan or container mounted on the toilet. Collect approximately 1 gram of fecal material. Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection.
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL to NML
○ Up to 28 days after receipt at NML.
416-586-4800 extension 4432
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○ Label specimen container and outer biohazard specimen bag
with printed electronic laboratory order sticker. Place specimens in biohazard bag, seal
○ Specimens should be transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP after collection at room temperature (20-25˚C).
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer the specimen to NML.
with printed electronic laboratory order sticker. Place specimens in biohazard bag, seal
○ Specimens should be transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP after collection at room temperature (20-25˚C).
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer the specimen to NML.