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Test Code LAB9501B Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, PCR, Acute, 5T

Intended Use

The Film Array GI Panel is a multiplexed nucleic acid test capable of simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites directly from stool samples obtained from individuals with sign and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.
 

Results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the
Film Array GI Panel.  The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease.

 

Reflex testing: Stools positive for Clostridium difficile with reflex to C. difficile Toxin A/B EIA test to help distinguish between active infection and colonization. Stool Culture is performed if Salmonella or Shigella is detected

Methodology

Multiplex Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR)

 

 

Bacteria Diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella
Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli/C. upsaliensis) Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli
Salmonella Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli stx1/stx2
      
Viruses Parasites
  Cryptosporidium

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Requirements:

 

Specimen Type: Both raw stool and stool in Cary Blair transport medium (FecalSwab or C&S Medium) should be submitted. 

 

Container:  Stool specimen container and FecalSwab or C&S Medium

 

Collection Instructions: Swab Collection QuickGuide

1. Collect fresh stool and place in a clean preservative-free container.

2. Following the manufacture's instructions, place a portion of stool in Cary-Blair transport medium.  Stool must be placed in transport medium within 2 hours of collection.

 

Submit both raw stool in a clean container and Cary-Blair transport media.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8º): up to 4 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87505 - Acute (no c.diff)

87506 - Acute (with c.diff)

87506 - Chronic (with c.diff)

87507 - GI Pathogen Panel