Gastrointestinal Panel

Test Code: TD_M125

CPT Code(s): 87507

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

GI Molecular
Stool PCR Panel

Test Includes

Shigella spp./EIEC
Campylobacter spp.
Yersinia enterocolitica
Vibrio spp.
Clostridioides difficile toxin B
Aeromonas spp.
Salmonella spp.
Giardia lamblia
Entamoeba histolytica
Cryptosporidium spp.
Blastocystis hominis
Dientamoeba fragilis
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Adenovirus F Serotype 40
Astrovirus
Norovirus G1
Norovirus G2
Sapovirus G 1,2,4,5
Rotavirus A

Methodology

Multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Rejection Criteria

Any other sample type other than a fecal swab collection kit i.e stool

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Fecal Swab Collection Container

Minimum Volume

1 FecalSwab

Sample Stability

5 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection Instructions: Specimens should be handled as infectious using safe laboratory procedures such as those outlined in CDC guidelines.

Carefully remove the FecalSwab from the packaging. Collect a small amount of stool by inserting the tip of the flocked swab into stool and rotate.
Transfer the swab into the FecalSwab tube and check that the maximum filling line on the label is not exceeded
Holding the swab shaft between you thumb and finger, mash and mix the stool specimen against the side of the tube to evenly disperse and suspend the specimen in the medium
Hold the tube away from your face. Holing the end of the swab shaft, bend it at the marked break point. Discard the broken upper part of the swab shaft and tighten the cap.
Shake the vial until the sample appears homogeneous

Alternative Specimen

N/A