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HelpTest Code LAB6958 Gastrointestinal Pathogen PCR with C.difficile
Performing Section
Microbiology
Purpose/Principle
The FilmArray Gastrointestinal Pathogens Panel (GIP) pouch is a disposable, closed system that contains all the chemistry required to isolate, amplify and detect nucleic acid from multiple gastrointestinal pathogens directly from a single stool specimen. It is capable of simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites in about one hour. The GIP is indicated for testing stool preserved in stool transport medium, obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection.
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Specimen Type
Fresh Stool:
Sterile Container
Cary- Blair Media with Stool
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1-2.0 grams
Minimum: 0.5 grams
Processing Instructions
If transport requires greater than two hours from patient to laboratory, place stool in a Cary-Blair Media container.Stools greater than 24 hours old, and not in preservative, will be rejected.
Store and ship ambient. Specimen must be received within 3 days of collection.
Temperature
Ambient
Test Components
See ResourcesReference Range
See ResourcesTAT
3 Hours
Sample Stability
Stool in Cary-Blair Media:
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen @-70 Celsius: Indefinitely
Stool in sterile container
Ambient: 24 hours
Additional Notes
*All GIP orders on fresh stools will include a wet mount if received in the laboratory within two
hours of collection.
*Unacceptable specimens:
Stools contaminated with urine, toilet water or barium will be rejected.
Diapers are rejected when stool is absorbed into diaper.
Rectal swabs are not appropriate for the GI Pathogen Panel.
Duplicate samples are rejected on the same patient when collected less than 48 hours apart.
Specimens submitted for “test of cure” must be spaced at least two weeks apart for Epidemiological purposes unless return to daycare is a concern and then
testing may be repeated within one week.
Aliases
GIP WITH CDT
CPT
87507