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Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, Real-Time PCR : 38470
Test CodeGIPPCR or 38470
CPT Codes
87506
Transport Container
Preferred:
5 mL liquid or soft stool specimen collect in Cary Blair culture transport medium
Minimum: 5 mL
No other acceptable specimen.
5 mL liquid or soft stool specimen collect in Cary Blair culture transport medium
Minimum: 5 mL
No other acceptable specimen.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
FDA Status
fda
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
2-3 days
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Acute diarrhea caused by bacterial and viral infection represents a significant worldwide healthcare burden. The Verigene® Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, qualitative test for simultaneous detection and identification of common pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The test is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological information; however, it is not to be used to monitor these infections. The test also aids in the detection and identification of acute gastroenteritis in the context of outbreaks.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
