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Gastrointestional Pathogen Panel, PCR stool

Test Code
GIPS


CPT Codes
87507

Includes
Campybacter Species
Plesiomonas Shigelloides
Salmonella Species
Vibrio Cholerae
Yersinia Species
Enteroaggregative E. Coli (EAEC)
Enteropathogenic E. Coli (EPEC)
Enterotoxicgenic E. Coli (ETEC)
Shiga Toxin Producing E.Coli
Escherochia Coli O157 Serotype
Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. Coli
Cryptosporidium Species
Cycloswpora Cayetanensis
Entamoeba Histolytica
Giardia
Adenovirus F40/41
Astrovirus
Norovirus GI/GII
Rotavirus
Sapovirus
 


Preferred Specimen
Stool


Transport Container
Stool in Cary Blair Media


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated 


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature; 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories



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.