Enteric Pathogen Panel

Important Note

This test includes smear for WBC

Nanosphere Verigene System utilizing reverse transcription (RT), polymerase

chain reaction (PCR), and array hybridization to detect specific gastrointestinal microbial nucleic

acid gene sequences

Includes: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Y. Enterocolitica, Shiga toxin 1 and 2, Rotavirus and Norovirus

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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type: Preserved fecal sample

Container/Tube: Modified Cary-Blair transport media (ParaPak C&S), filled to optimum fill line

Fresh Specimen: N/A

Preserved Specimen: Modified Cary-Blair transport media

Ambient

Normal: No enteric pathogens isolated

Negative/normal reports within 2 - 24 hours

Includes: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Y. Enterocolitica, Shiga toxin 1 and 2, Rotavirus and Norovirus

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