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Molecular DiagnosticsAvailable
Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel
Our PCR-based gastrointestinal panel rapidly identifies bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes of gastroenteritis and infectious diarrhea. Fast, accurate results enable targeted treatment and appropriate infection control measures.
24-48 hours
Clinical Indications
Diagnosis of infectious gastroenteritis, food poisoning, traveler's diarrhea, and persistent diarrheal illness. Particularly valuable in distinguishing between bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes to guide appropriate treatment.
Targets Detected
This panel detects the following pathogens and markers:
Campylobacter (jejuni, coli, upsaliensis)
Clostridioides difficile (toxin A/B)
Plesiomonas shigelloides
Salmonella species
Yersinia enterocolitica
Vibrio (parahaemolyticus, vulnificus, cholerae)
Shigella/EIEC
E. coli O157
ETEC (Enterotoxigenic E. coli)
EPEC (Enteropathogenic E. coli)
STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli)
Norovirus GI/GII
Rotavirus A
Adenovirus F 40/41
Astrovirus
Sapovirus
Giardia lamblia
Cryptosporidium
Entamoeba histolytica
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Specimen Requirements
- Specimen Type
- Stool specimen (liquid or soft preferred)
- Volume Required
- 1 gram minimum (walnut-sized)
- Container
- Stool transport container with Cary-Blair preservative
- Transport Conditions
- Maintain at room temperature or refrigerated; transport within 48 hours
- Specimen Stability
- Stable in preservative at room temperature for 4 days
Patient Preparation
Collect stool specimen in provided collection container. Do not contaminate with urine or toilet water. Specimen should be collected before starting any antibiotic treatment if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Test Information
- Turnaround
- 24-48 hours
- Category
- molecular
- Status
- Available
CPT Codes
875058750687507