Abbreviation: GIPPRPS
Specimen Type: Stool
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated
Tubes / Containers: Cary Blair Container and Sterile Stool Container
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YGIPPRPS
Volume: 1-5 mL fresh stool and 10 mL Cary-Blair or Enteric Plus transport media
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed everyday / Results within 24 hours
Additional Information: Specimen must be in a cary blair vial and sterile container and must be received at testing facility within 4 days. C Diff Toxin will also be ran in addition to this panel. Please note if No C Diff Toxin is needed.
Documents:
Gastrointestinal Panel Guidance