Test Code GIPP GI PATHOGEN PANEL PCR (includes C. difficile toxin)
Specimen Type
Stool submitted in 1 Cary Blair vial AND 1 plain vial with no preservative
Specimen Collection
Place stool specimen in containers provided by lab
Specimen Volume
Fill the Cary Blair vial to the line on the label and mix thoroughly
Fill plain vial to the line on the label
Submit 1 patient sample per biohazard bag to avoid cross contamination
Specimen Stability
Cary Blair vial - 4 days refrigerated or RT
Performing Laboratory
Great Plains Health