Yersinia enterocolitica, Stool

Panels that include this biomarker

• Gastrointestinal Profile, Stool, PCR 183480

  22 analytes · Stool · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 3 days

  Method and collection

  Method

  Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

  Collection

  If possible, allow patient to urinate before collecting stool specimen so as to avoid contaminating the stool specimen with urine. Catch the stool specimen in a clean, empty wide-mouthed container or place plastic wrap over the opening of the toilet bowl to prevent the stool specimen from falling into the bowl. Do not mix urine or water with the stool specimen. For diaper collected specimens, line the diaper with plastic wrap. Do not submit the diaper. Place small amounts of the stool specimen into the orange-labeled Para-Pak® vial using the spoon affixed to the Para-Pak® vial cap, taking care not to let the volume in the vial exceed the RED fill-line indicated on the vial label. Cap the Para-Pak® vial and shake the vial 10 times to ensure complete distribution of the stool into the preservative. The stool specimen must be placed into the Para-Pak® vial within one hour of the stools production for optimum results. Label the Para-Pak® vial with the patient's name, date of birth, date of collection and time of collection. Be sure the Para-Pak® vial cap is securely in place and that the vial is not leaking.

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Panels that include this biomarker

• Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, Real-Time PCR 38470

  9 analytes · Stool · Fasting not stated

  Method and collection

  Method

  Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

  Preparation

  Patient should not use antacids, barium, bismuth, antibiotics, anti-malarial agents, antidiarrheal medication or oily laxatives prior to specimen collection. After administration of any of these compounds, specimen collection should be delayed for 5 to 10 days or at least two weeks after barium or antibiotics.

  Collection

  Avoid contamination of stool specimen with urine or water. Specimens are best collected in a bedpan or a clean dry container. A suitable area (i.e., bloody, slimy, watery) from the sides, ends and middle of the stool should be selected using the collection spoon provided. Fill with sufficient stool to bring the liquid level up to the "Fill" line. This will result in approximately 5 mL of sample. Stir each specimen with the spoon provided, tighten the cap and shake firmly until the specimen is adequately mixed. When mixing is complete, the specimen should appear uniform. Complete the label on the vial and place the vial in the plastic bag. Transport the specimen to the laboratory.

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