Culture-Independent Diagnostic Testing, Gastrointestinal Panel
Data | Value |
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Method |
Culture-Independent Diagnostic Testing, Gastrointestinal Panel Detects:BACTERIA: • Campylobacter (jejuni, coli, and upsaliensis) DIARRHEAGENIC E. COLI/SHIGELLA: • Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) PARASITES: • Cryptosporidium VIRUSES: • Adenovirus F40/41 |
CPT Code | 87507 |
Test Scope | |
Preferred Specimen | Stool in Cary Blair Transport Media |
Other Acceptable Specimens | None |
Specimen Identification | Label specimen with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions | Indicate specific specimen source on requisition. |
Shipping Requirements | Specimen should be kept at 4°C (refrigerated) and transported to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Ship with cold-pack. |
Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 4-8 Hours (M-F) |