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Bacterial Enteric Panel by PCR

Bacterial Enteric Panel by PCR

SIM 70120
CPT 87505
Synonyms Stool Enterics,  Stool for Salm/Shig/Campy/STEC  
Specimen Type Unpreserved Stool specimen
Container

Leakproof container 
Collection Instructions

Leaky specimens will be discarded.
Volume

5 gms
Additional Information

Includes Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Shiga Toxin Detection by PCR
Patient Preparation

Avoid use of antibiotics prior to collection
Specimen Processing Instructions  
Transport Requirements

Room Temp
Specimen Stability Refrigerate  
Rejection Criteria

Urine contamination. Mislabeled or misidentified specimens.

Formed specimens will be canceled.
Reference Range

Negative for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, STEC ( Shiga ) Toxin
Critical Value STEC ( Shiga) Positive Notification Required. 
Test Includes

Detection of Salmonella, Shigella and Campylobacter and STEC ( Shiga)  Toxin 

No sensitivity testing performed.
Methodology Molecular PCR Assay
Testing Frequency Daily. 
   
Reviewed By Amanda Blackwell
Reviewed Date 02/02/23