PCR Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathogen Pnl (GIP)
Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB5886, GIP, Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, Stool Panel, Gastroenteritis panel
Test Components: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
CPT Codes: 87507
Methodology: PCR - Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Range: Not detected
Tube Type: Sterile cup
Specimen: Stool
Alternate Specimen: Alternate specimen types will be sent to a reference lab for testing.
Pediatric Requirements: 0.3 mL
Volume: 1-3 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Temperature: Room temperature (15-25C): up to 4 hours; Refrigerated (2-8C): up to 4 days
Stability: Room temperature (15-25C): up to 4 hours; Refrigerated (2-8C): up to 4 days
Reasons for Rejection: Alternative specimen sent without Medical Director approval
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: M-F: 6:30 AM to 12:30 AM; weekends: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
TAT: 24 hours
Significance: The Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel is performed on stool specimens within the VUMC Molecular Infectious Diseases Laboratory, during its regular operating hours (M-F: 6:30 AM - 12:30 AM; weekends: 8 AM - 4:30 PM). The following targets are included on the Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Vibrio, Vibrio cholerae, Yersenia entercolitica, Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) lt/st, Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2, E. coli O157, Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC), Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Adenovirus F 40/41, Astrovirus, Norovirus GI/GII, Rotavirus A, Sapovirus
Special Instructions:
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