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Test Code N.GIB ENTERIC BACTERIAL PANEL, PCR

Important Note

Salmonella

Shiga Toxin Campylobacter

Shigella

Vibrio

P. Shigelloides

ETEC

Y. entercolitica

AEROMONAS CULTURE 

Methodology

Automated Multiplex PCR

Specimen Requirements

Stool

Container: Clean, dry container or Cary Blair

Specimen Collection:

  1. Transfer liquid or soft stool into a clean, dry container or Cary Blair.

  2. Avoid contamination with water or urine.

  3. Label container with first name, last name, DOB, and date and time collected.

  4. Transport specimen between 2℃ - 25 ℃.

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

2⁰C  - 25 ⁰C : 24 hours

Refrigerated (2⁰C  - 8 ⁰C ): 5 days

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Available Upon Request

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

 

Salmonella Negative
Shiga Toxin Negative
Campylobacter Negative
Shigella Negative
Vibrio Negative
P. Shigelloides Negative
ETEC Negative
Y. entercolitica Negative

AEROMONAS CULTURE    -   NEGATIVE

Critical Value - Positive for Salmonella species, Shigella species, Campylobacter species, Yersinia species or E.coli 0157