Laboratory Medicine Program

Enteric Bacterial Pathogen Detection
(Stool , Enteric, flu)

Clinical Decription:
This assay is a multiplex real-time PCR test designed to detect nucleic acid targets associated with the following common enteric bacterial pathogens: 1) Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli (tuf gene variants) 2) Salmonella species (spaO gene) 3) Shigella species and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) (ipaH gene) 4) Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) (stx1 and stx2 genes)

Method: PCR; BD Max

Component Tests Used: Influenza A, B, RSV & SARS-CoV-2

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Stool
Volume: 1.5 mL (minimum: 1.5 mL)

Shipping: 4°C

Special Instructions: Specimens received in a sterile container, swab or SAF media are unacceptabe.

Testing Schedule(s): Daily.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227

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