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GI Pathogen Panel, NAAT
Message- CMS ordering guidelines for reimbursement require:
- For immune-competent patents panel must be ordered by ID Specialist or Gastroenterologist.
- For immune-compromised may only be ordered by ID Specialist, Gastroenterologist, Oncology or Transplant.
- Patient symptoms indicating utilization of this panel should order CULTURE, STOOL [LAB123223] or consult with appropriate specialist for this panel.
Test Code
LAB15210653
Alias/See Also
GI, stool pathogen
CPT Codes
87507
Includes
These organisms are tested for:
Preferred Specimen
Uniform stool sample transported to Lab ASAP OR Cary and Blair Medium container with specimen added to Fill Line (Item obtained from Lab only)
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Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
Minimum 5mL Stool Sample
Instructions
Transport to Lab ASAP after collection
Transport Container
Sterile screw top container or prepared Cary and Blair Vials
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
• Formed stool
• Repeat testing on same patient will not occur <15 days from previous test.
• Repeat testing on same patient will not occur <15 days from previous test.
Methodology
NAAT
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
24 hours
STAT testing is not available
STAT testing is not available
Reference Range
Not Detected
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport
