Stool pathogen multiplex PCR panel-12795

 

 

Test info

  
Stool pathogen multiplex PCR panel
  
12795
  
LAB12795
  
SPP
  
Campylobacter
E.coli O157:H7
Enteropathogenic E. coli
Norovirus
Rotavirus
Salmonella
Shigatoxin 1
Shigatoxin 2
Shigella
Vibrio
Yersinia enterocolitic
  
  • Salmonella
  • Shigella
  • Yersinia enterocolitica
  • Vibrio
  • Campylobacter
  • Shigatoxin 1 and Shigatoxin 2 (produced by enteropathogenic E. coli such as E. coli O157:H7)
  • Norovirus
  • Rotavirus
  

Detection of stool pathogens

Specimen

  
Stool, random
  
  
  
  1. Transfer specimen to a Stool transport media/vial - Culture and sensitivity (C&S) vial within 2 hours of collection
    1. Use the spoon in vial and fill to the "fill line" - do not overfill
  2. Mix well
  3. Refrigerate
  

Refrigerated - 48 hours

  
1 week
  
  • Inappropriate specimen collection
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Time delay between time of collection and receipt of specimen
  • Improper transport container
  • Improper transport temperature
  • Interfering substances
  • Inappropriate specimen type
  • Leaking container

Performance

  
AHL - Microbiology: M
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative/Not detected

  
  • Positive Shiga toxin
  • Positive Vibrio

Billing

  
87506

Tracking

  
11/01/2017
  
12/09/2022
  
12/15/2023