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GastrointestinaI Pathogen Panel by PCR

Methodology
PCR
Alternate Names
GI Biofire, GI Pathogen Panel, Stool Culture, Rotavirus, Giardia, Cyclospora, E. Coli Shiga Toxin, Cryptosporidium, Isospora, Norovirus, Entamoeba histolytica
SoftLab Order Code
GIPCR
Epic Order Name
Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel by PCR
Epic Order ID
LAB3557
Tests Included

Campylobacter, Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, Yersinia enterocolitica, Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC), Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Shiga-like toxin producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2, E. coli 0157, Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC), Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Adenovirus F 40/41, Astrovirus, Norovirus GI/GII Ro

Laboratory

Raleigh

Additional Test Information
  • Performance of the Biofire GI Panel has not been evaluated for immunocompromised individuals.
  • Performance of the Biofire GI Panel has not been established in individuals who received Rotavirus A vaccine.
Sample Type
Stool
Collection Container

Orange ParaPak/Cary Blair

Orange ParaPak

Alternative Collection Container

Sterile container

 

Storage or Stability
Stool in sterile container: Ambient - must be in lab <4 hrs post collection.
Stool in Parapak or Cary Blair: Ambient or refrigerated up to four days.
It is recommended that specimens be delivered as soon as possible.
Causes for Rejection
Formed stool.
Unpreserved stool >4 hours old.
Patient Preparation

Please contact Microbiology with specific questions regarding collection or testing: 919-350-8242

Instructions

If testing will not occur within four hours of collection and specimen is in a sterile container it must be transferred to an Orange Parapak or other Cary Blair medium for preservation

TAT
Inpatient and ED specimens are generally tested and resulted within 6 hours of receipt at the Raleigh Laboratory. Outpatient and Outreach specimens may be batched and resulted next day.
CPT Codes
87507
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