Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, Real-Time PCR
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 38470
- Specimen
- Stool
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 46455-2, 79382-8, 79383-6, 79384-4, 79385-1, 79386-9, 79387-7, 79388-5, 79389-3
Laboratory assay overview
Acute diarrhea caused by bacterial and viral infection represents a significant worldwide healthcare burden. The Verigene® Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, qualitative test for simultaneous detection and identification of common pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair medium, collected from individuals with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The test is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological information; however, is not to be used to monitor these infections. The test also aids in the detection and identification of acute gastroenteritis in the context of outbreaks.
Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges
Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| Campylobacter Group | Not detected |
| Salmonella Species | Not detected |
| Shigella Species | Not detected |
| Vibrio Group | Not detected |
| Yersinia enterocolitica | Not detected |
| Shiga toxin 1 | Not detected |
| Shiga toxin 2 | Not detected |
| Norovirus GI/GII | Not detected |
| Rotavirus A | Not detected |
View complete laboratory reference notes
Campylobacter Group | Not detected Salmonella Species | Not detected Shigella Species | Not detected Vibrio Group | Not detected Yersinia enterocolitica | Not detected Shiga toxin 1 | Not detected Shiga toxin 2 | Not detected Norovirus GI/GII | Not detected Rotavirus A | Not detected
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