8458 Enteric Parasite Panel

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Stool; Unpreserved and 10% formalin-fixed specimens 48 at Room Temperature, 5 Days Refrigerated See Report

Specimen Requirements

Transfer stool specimen to a dry, clean container or into 10% formalin fixative device according to manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid mixing toilet paper, water or soap with the specimen. Protect against freezing or exposure to heat.
Specimen Type:Stool; Unpreserved and 10% formalin-fixed specimens

Method

Real-time PCR

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Instructions/Notes

For a complete list of assay limitations, we recommend that you review the manufacturer’s package insert: https://www.bd.com/resource.aspx?IDX=32501

Clinical Utility

The BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct qualitative detection of enteric parasitic pathogens. The panel detects nucleic acids from Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum and hominis, and Entamoeba histolytica. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other laboratory findings.

CPT Codes

87505