This laboratorian is testing for the confirmation of botulism toxin.
This image shows the inoculation of a culture medium with a stool suspension. If collected within 3 days of toxin ingestion, serum and stool toxin levels are 60% to 65% positive. After 4 days, tests are only 10% to 15% positive.
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