Shigella species (Food)
A microbiology test, run in our accredited Georgetown laboratory.
Details
- Sample
- Food sample (min 100 g)
- Department
- Microbiology
- Results
- About 7 days after your sample is collected
- Fasting
- Not required
- Lab code
- FD_SHIG
Before your visit
No special preparation is needed. Keep taking your usual medication unless your doctor told you otherwise.
Bring a photo ID and, if you have one, your doctor’s request form. A prescription is not required for lab tests.
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