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Test Code LAB1230221 Stool Extended Bacterial Pathogen Panel by PCR

Important Note

Stool Collection Instructions

Useful For

When ordered this testing will include the Bacterial Pathogen Panel by PCR (LAB1230218).

 

This is a very sensitive and specific test for Vibrio (including parahaemolyticus, vulnificus, and cholerae), Yersinia enterocolitica, Plesiomonas shigelloides, and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC).

 

NOTE: ETEC is the organism commonly associated with “traveler’s diarrhea” and does not produce Shiga toxin and is not associated with bloody diarrhea or HUS.  Specimens positive for Yersinia and Vibrio will be cultured and the resulting isolates sent to OPHL for typing. PCR testing is more sensitive than stool culture, so organisms from samples with positive PCR may not always be recoverable

 

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Microbiology

Specimen Required

Preferred

  • Stool in enteric transport media (Cary Blair) - Cary Blair

Acceptable

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL raw stool

Specimen Stability Information

Cary-Blair or unpreserved (raw) stool is stable 24 hours at room temperature (≤25°C) or 5 days at

2 – 8°C.

Reject Due To

  • Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:
    • 1-Patient's First & Last name 
    • 2-Patient's Date of Birth
  • Diapers are not acceptable.
  • Stools should not be contaminated with urine, water, or soap.  
  • Frozen specimens not acceptable

 

Day(s) Performed

Set up Daily - Once per day

 

Report Available

Turnaround time approximately 48 hours.

Method Name

Real Time PCR

CPT Code Information

87506- Expanded GI pathogen panels 6-11 targets

Additional Tests

Bacterial Pathogen Panel by PCR LAB1230218