Test Information:
This panel test is used to identify common gastrointestinal pathogens including viruses, bacteria and parasites that cause infectious diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Specimen Container:
Sterile or Plain Stool Container
Cary Blair transport media
Specimen Type:
Stool
Required Volume:
o.5 mL or pea-size
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 1 hour (Sterile Container) - Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 4 days (Cary Blair transport media)
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily (No Cut-off)
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours upon receipt of specimen