BACTERIAL ENTERIC PANEL BASIC, DNA

Test Code

ENTBS

Alias/See Also

GI Panel; GI; Gastroenteritis; Diarrhea

CPT Codes
87505

Includes

Salmonella species, Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, Shigella, Enteroinvasive E. coli, Shiga toxins 1&2

Preferred Specimen

1 Para-Pak C&S
(Cary-Blair media)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Para-Pak (White)
Sterile container with screw-top lid

Instructions

Collect fresh unformed stool in a clean container. Transfer unformed stool to Cary-Blair media and refrigerate. Alternatively, send unpreserved stool in sterile container with screw-top lid. Avoid contamination with water or urine.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 24 hours
2-8°C up to 5 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

The following conditions will result in a rejected sample:

Rectal swab
Sample submitted in fixative (Formalin or PVA)

Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Report available within 8 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Not Detected

Clinical Significance

For otherwise healthy patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms in a community acquired setting.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB13 (Molecular Biology, BD Max)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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