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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 ℃.

Specimen Transport/Stability

2⁰C  - 25 ⁰C : 24 hours

Refrigerated (2⁰C  - 8 ⁰C ): 5 days

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

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

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Available Upon Request