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Test Code EPPAN Enteric Parasite Panel, PCR

Infectious

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4874

Purpose

The BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel performed on the BD MAX System is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct qualitative detection of enteric parasitic pathogens. The enteric parasite panel detects nucleic acids from:

  • Giardia Lamblia (duodenalis)
  • Cryptosporidium (C. hominis and C. parvum only)
  • Entamoeba histolytica

Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis and/or colitis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.

Methodology

Testing is performed on unpreserved or 10% formalin-fixed stool specimens from symptomatic patients with suspected gastroenteritis, enteritis, or colitis. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection when ised in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other laboratory findings. The test is performed directly on the specimen, utilizing real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of specific targets. The test utilizes fluorogenic gene-specific hybridization probes for detection of the amplified DNA.

Sample Type

Stool - Liquid or soft

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL (1 gram)

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 5 days
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

 

Result Reporting

Normal
No Giardia duodenalis, Entamoeba histolytica, or Cryptosporidium DNA Detected

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
Daily at 1000, 1400, 1900 No

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT Code

87505

LOINC

92689-9 E. histolytica DNA NAA+probe QI (Stl)

92687-3 G. lamblia DNA NAA+probe QI (Stl)

92688-1 C. parvum+hominis DNA NAA+probe QI (Stl)

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