Stool pathogen multiplex PCR panel

Alphabetical Test listing

Stool pathogen multiplex PCR panel-12795

Test name:

Test number:

12795

Excellian order number:

LAB12795

Abbreviation:

SPP

Alternate names:

Campylobacter
E.coli O157:H7
Enteropathogenic E. coli
Norovirus
Rotavirus
Salmonella
Shigatoxin 1
Shigatoxin 2
Shigella
Vibrio
Yersinia enterocolitic

Tests included:

Salmonella
Shigella
Yersinia enterocolitica
Vibrio
Campylobacter
Shigatoxin 1 and Shigatoxin 2 (produced by enteropathogenic E. coli such as E. coli O157:H7)
Norovirus
Rotavirus

Useful for:

Detection of stool pathogens

Specimen type:

Stool, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Collection instructions:

Stool specimen collection

Processing instructions:

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
Mix well
Refrigerate

Transport container:

Stool transport media/vial - Culture and sensitivity (C&S)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 48 hours

Specimen retention time:

1 week

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative/Not detected

Results that require action (critical):

Positive Shiga toxin
Positive Vibrio

CPT codes:

87506

Date created:

11/01/2017

Revised date:

12/09/2022

Review date:

12/15/2023