Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel by PCR (Pediatric)

Test Code
LAB3416


Alias/See Also
1231900046


CPT Codes
87506

Includes
CAMPYLOBACTER SPP ENTEROINVASIVE E. COLI SALMONELLA SPP GIARDIA LAMBLIA SAPOVIRUS NOROVIRUS G2 HUMAN ADENOVIRUS -F ROTAVIRUS A ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC E.COLI NOROVIRUS G1 HUMAN ASTROVIRUS


Preferred Specimen
Sterile container and C&S Transport Vial


Minimum Volume
Up to fill line Do not overfill


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Please send the preserved stool AND the non-preserved stool


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimen is stable up to 72 hours (Room temperature,
refrigerated or frozen)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Older than 72 hours, only one specimen


Methodology
BioRad Opus

Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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.