Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP), PCR

GPP

Methodology:Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Performed:Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported:2-3 days
Specimen Required:Collect: Stool in a Sterile Container (NO PRESERVATIVE)  – 2 g. 

Specimen Preparation: Collect small amount of fecal material and place into screw top Sterile Container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated/Frozen: 48 hours
Causes For Rejection: Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types other than those listed.
Components: Bacteria:
– Salmonella;
– Shigella;
– Campylobacter;
– E.Coli 0157;
– Stec E.Coli (stx1/stx2);
– E.Coli LT;
– VIbrio Cholera
Viruses:
– Adenovirus 40/41;
– Norovirus GI/GII;
– Rotavirus A
Parasites:
– Cryptosporidium;
– Entamoeba Histolytica;
– Giardia

NOTE: * This test is  available for all States.*

Performing Laboratory 
Platinum Diagnostic Laboratory
CPT Code(s):87507
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