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Test Code GI Bact Gastrointestinal Basic Bacteria by PCR

Panel Includes

Campylobacter PCR

Salmonella species PCR

Shigella/E. coli Invasive (EIEC) PCR

Shiga toxin E. coli(STEC) PCR

Shiga toxin E. coli O157 PCR

Cerner Test Code

GI Bact

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Cary Blair and Sterile Container

Processing Instructions

Please included a specimen in a sterile container and a C & S Orange Top (Cary Blair container). Add stool specimen until level with preservative reaches the red line. Do not overfill container past the red line.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 4 days , Refrigerated 4 days

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Frozen spec., volume <200 µl, Formed Stools

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

Methodology

PCR

CPT(s)

87505

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology