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Clinical Information
Detection of Salmonella spp., Shigella spp./enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC), Campylobacter spp. (jejuni and coli) and Shiga toxin 1 and 2 genes (i.e., Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Shigella dysenteriae).
Synonym
- STLB
- Gastrointestinal Panel
Profile Information
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Shigella spp./Enteroinvasive E. coli | No | Yes |
| Shiga toxin | No | Yes |
| Campylobacter spp. | No | Yes |
| Salmonella spp. | No | Yes |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Stool Kit Orange Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Stool Kit Orange Container, Stool Kit White Container, Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Stool
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Reference Values
Negative (for all targets)
Interpretation
This test was performed using a real time PCR assay. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings. A positive result does not necessarily indicate the presence of viable organisms. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this assay. For Shiga toxin, this assay detects Shiga toxin 1 / Shiga toxin 2 genes (found in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli as well as Shigella dysenteriae). This test should not be used as a test of cure.
Cautions
The assay does not test for all potential infectious agents of diarrheal disease.
Method Description
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 days
Reporting Name
Molecular Enteric Panel
CPT Code Information
87505
LOINC Code Information
46455-2
33764-2
49614-1
49612-5