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Useful For
Rapid detection of gastrointestinal infections caused by:
-Campylobacter species (Campylobacter jejuni/Campylobacter coli/Campylobacter upsaliensis)
-Clostridioides difficile toxin A/B
-Plesiomonas shigelloides
-Salmonella species
-Vibrio species (Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio cholerae)
-Vibrio cholerae
-Yersinia species
-Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC)
-Enteropathogenic E coli (EPEC)
-Enterotoxigenic E coli (ETEC)
-Shiga toxin
-E coli O157
-Shigella/Enteroinvasive E coli (EIEC)
-Cryptosporidium species
-Cyclospora cayetanensis
-Entamoeba histolytica
-Giardia
-Adenovirus F 40/41
-Astrovirus
-Norovirus GI/GII
-Rotavirus A
-Sapovirus
This test is not recommended as a test of cure.
Highlights
The FilmArray gastrointestinal panel is a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test capable of qualitatively detecting DNA or RNA of 22 pathogens (bacteria, parasites, and viruses) in approximately 1 hour from feces in Cary Blair transport medium.
This test provides diagnosis of infections caused by Campylobacter species, Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile), Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella species, Vibrio species, Vibrio cholerae, Yersinia species, enteroaggregative Escherichia coli, enteropathogenic E coli, enterotoxigenic E coli, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, E. coli O157, Shigella/Enteroinvasive E coli, Cryptosporidium species, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, adenovirus F 40/41, astrovirus, norovirus, rotavirus, and sapovirus.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
GI Pathogen Panel, PCR, FSpecimen Type
FecalOrdering Guidance
Infectious agent-based recommendations for testing:
If an infection with Vibrio species, including cholera is suspected, consider ordering VIBC/Vibrio Culture, Stool in conjunction with this test.
It is not recommended that the following tests be concomitantly ordered if this test is ordered:
-ROTA / Rotavirus Antigen, Feces
-LADV / Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
-GIAR / Giardia Antigen, Feces
-CRYPS / Cryptosporidium Antigen, Feces
-CYCL / Cyclospora Stain, Feces
-STL / Enteric Pathogens Culture, Feces
-CAMPC / Campylobacter Culture, Feces
-SHIGC / Shigella Culture, Feces
-SALMC / Salmonella Culture, Feces
-YERSC / Yersinia Culture, Feces
-E157C / Escherichia coli O157:H7 Culture, Feces
-STFRP / Shiga Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR, Feces
-CDPCR / Clostridioides difficile Toxin, PCR, Feces
-LNORO / Norovirus PCR, Molecular Detection, Feces
Additional Testing Requirements
In some cases, there may be local public health requirements that impact Mayo Clinic Laboratories (MCL) clients and require additional testing on specimens with positive results from this panel. Clients should familiarize themselves with local requirements. MCL recommends clients retain an aliquot of each specimen submitted for this test to perform additional testing themselves, as needed. If necessary, see Interpretation for detailed information about how to obtain this testing.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Do not freeze. Testing will be canceled on specimens received frozen.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Culture and Sensitivity Stool Transport Vial (T058)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Specific modified Cary Blair transport system; see Additional Information for acceptable collection media
Acceptable: Approved Cary Blair transport system (15 mL of non-nutritive transport medium containing phenol red as a pH indicator)
Specimen Volume: Representative portion of feces
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect fresh fecal specimen and submit 1 gram or 5 mL in container with transport medium.
2. Place feces in preservative within 2 hours of collection.
3. Submit preserved feces in original container. Do not aliquot.
4. If unpreserved specimens received, testing will be canceled.
Additional Information:
If collection media other than those listed is utilized, testing may be canceled. Media listed have been verified for use by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Modified Cary Blair media:
Preferred: Culture and Sensitivity Stool Transport Vial (T058)
Acceptable: Meridian Para-Pak C and S, Cardinal Health Culture and Sensitivity Stool transport Vial
Cary Blair media: Remel Cary Blair, Remel; Protocol Cary Blair
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Ambient (preferred) | 4 days | |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reference Values
Negative (for all targets)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87507
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GIP | GI Pathogen Panel, PCR, F | 82195-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SRCGI | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 37081 | Campylobacter species | 82196-7 |
| 37082 | C. difficile toxin | 82197-5 |
| 37083 | Plesiomonas shigelloides | 82198-3 |
| 37084 | Salmonella species | 82199-1 |
| 37085 | Vibrio species | 82200-7 |
| 37086 | Vibrio cholerae | 82201-5 |
| 37087 | Yersinia species | 82202-3 |
| 37088 | Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) | 80349-4 |
| 37089 | Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) | 80348-6 |
| 37090 | Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) | 80351-0 |
| 37091 | Shiga toxin producing E. coli | 82203-1 |
| 37092 | Escherichia coli O157 serotype | 82204-9 |
| 37093 | Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli | 80350-2 |
| 37094 | Cryptosporidium species | 82205-6 |
| 37095 | Cyclospora cayetanensis | 82206-4 |
| 37096 | Entamoeba histolytica | 82207-2 |
| 37097 | Giardia | 82208-0 |
| 37098 | Adenovirus F40/41 | 82209-8 |
| 37099 | Astrovirus | 82210-6 |
| 37100 | Norovirus GI/GII | 82211-4 |
| 37101 | Rotavirus | 82212-2 |
| 37103 | Sapovirus | 82213-0 |
| 37262 | Interpretation | 59464-8 |
NY State Approved
YesTesting Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)
-Microbiology Test Request (T244)