Referred Tests
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Test ID: SHIGC
Shigella Culture, Feces
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining whether Shigella species may be the cause of diarrhea
Reflexive testing for Shigella species from nucleic acid amplification test-positive stool
This test is generally not useful for patients hospitalized more than 3 days because the yield from specimens from these patients is very low, as is the likelihood of identifying a pathogen that has not been detected previously.
Highlights
This test provides evidence of the presence of the bacterium, Shigella species, in feces, in a viable state, and provides an isolate for antibacterial susceptibility testing and, if needed, submission to a health department.
Minnesota healthcare providers are required to report all confirmed or suspected cases of shigellosis to the Minnesota Department of Health. Mayo Clinic Laboratories clients should refer to their local health departments regarding public health submission of Shigella isolates.
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GID | Bacteria Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAE | Aerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| REFID | Additional Identification Procedure | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SHIG | Serologic Agglut Method 3 Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALD | Ident by MALDI-TOF mass spec | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged separately.
See Laboratory Testing for Infectious Causes of Diarrhea in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Conventional Culture
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Enteric Pathogens
Shigella Stool Culture
Shigella
Stool Culture