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Test Code GIPPCR Gastrointestinal Pathogens PCR

Important Note

The FilmArray GI Panel is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data.

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name:Gastrointestinal Pathogens PCR
  • Medinet Ref Code:GIPPCR
  • OV Code:IMO*GIPPCR

Methodology

Qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid detection

Specimen Requirements

Stool Specimen Collection-Stool specimens should be collected in Cary Blair transport media according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Minimum Sample Volume-0.2 mL (200 uL) of sample is required for testing.

Transport and Storage-Specimens should be processed and tested as soon as possible, though they may be stored at room temperature or under refrigeration for up to four days.

Day(s) Test Set Up

All days of the week. 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 87507

Performing Laboratory Information

St. Luke's Hospital Laboratory 

Organisms included in the Panel

Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli/C. upsaliensis) 

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B

Plesiomonas shigelloides

Salmonella

Vibrio(V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibriocholerae Yersinia enterocolitica

 Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC)

 Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC)

 Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st

Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 (including specific identification of the E. coli O157 serogroup within STEC)

Shigella/Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC)

 Cryptosporidium

Cyclospora cayetanensis

 Entamoeba histolytica

Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis)

 Adenovirus F40/41 •

Astrovirus

Norovirus GI/GII

 Rotavirus A

Sapovirus (Genogroups I, II, IV, and V)