Gastrointestinal Pathogen PCR Panel

Test Code
LAB100109


Alias/See Also
GI Panel
Stool Culture


CPT Codes
87507

Includes
Detects Campylobacter,C. Difficle,Shigelloides,Salmonella,Vibrio,E.Coli,Yersinia,Cryptosporidium,Cyclospora,Entamoeba histolytica,Giardia,Adenovirus,Astrovirus,Norovirus,Rotavirus,and Sapovirus.


Preferred Specimen
Orange ParaPak C&S vial


Minimum Volume
No minimum volume required


Instructions
Allow complete clot formation. Spin sample within 2 hours of collection


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 days in preservative




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.