Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel

This multiplex RT-PCR panel covers a wide array of common pathogens found in the GI tract. We search for these pathogens by taking a stool sample given by the patient, extracting the pathogenic DNA/RNA, and identifying within that DNA/RNA known genetic sequences that are associated with various viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

This information is formatted into an easy-to-read report that provides clinicians with an overview of what targets have been tested and those for which the patient has tested positive and negative. We cover up to 23 bacterial, parasitic, and viral targets in our test, with the option of performing an extended panel that covers 5 additional targets: calprotectin, Clostridium difficile EIA [toxin A/B], fecal lactoferrin, Helicobacter pylori stool antigen EIA, and pancreatic elastase.

Our test kit includes all the necessary paperwork and collection equipment and instructions. This type of test can be ordered by any provider that deals with diagnosis of gastrointestinal issues.

Required Documents for GI Testing:

Helpful Documents for GI Testing:

Add-on Panel

Calprotectin, Clostridium difficile EIA, Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen EIA, Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal Fat, Occult Blood, Zonulin Family Peptide

(7-10 day turn-around time for all add-on tests)

Standard Panel

Bacteria: Campylobacter, Clostridium difficile toxin A/B, Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella, Vibrio, Vibrio cholerae, Yersenia enterocolitica

Diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella: Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC), Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) lt/st, Shiga-like toxin producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2, E. coli O157, Shigella/ Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)

Parasites: Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia

Viruses: Adenovirus F 40/41, Astrovirus, Norovirus GI/GII, Rotavirus A, Sapovirus