Botulism, Diagnosis of
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| CPT Codes: | x1 | ||
| Special Instructions: | The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) accepts specimens (by arrangement only) for animal toxicity tests and cultures. Physician must consult with the Department of Epidemiology at MDH (651-201-5414) to provide clinical data and find out proper specimen type. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | See Collection Instructions | ||||||||
| Optimal Volume: | Specimen types usually consist of 10 mL blood in red (plain, no gel) tube, 50-81 g stool, intestinal or rectal swab for toxin and culture | ||||||||
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 6 mL blood in red (plain, no gel) tube; 25 g stool or intestinal; or rectal swab for toxin and culture | ||||||||
| Container: | Sterile tube, Red (no gel) | ||||||||
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Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Consult Specimen Management. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Minnesota Department of Health) |
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