BioFire FilmArray

TEST NAME	BioFire, GI Panel
DISEASE/DISORDER	Gastrointestinal illness
ALTERNATE NAME(S)	Enteric pathogen panel, GI panel
METHODOLOGY	Qualitative multiplex real-time PCR
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS	Orderable test for TN state health departments and CEDEP only. Contact CEDEP if a foodborne outbreak is suspected. Stool in Cary-Blair transport medium must arrive at the lab within 96 hours (4 days) of collection.
ORDERING INFORMATION	TDH DLS Requisition: PH-4182 Clinical Submission Requisition or electronic order Enteric Pathogen Panel

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation	Medications: Do not use barium or bismuth before collection of specimen.
Specimen Collection	Collect: Fresh stool in Cary-Blair Transport Medium Prepare: Collect fresh stool and place in Cary-Blair transport medium within 2 hours of collection. Add stool until level indicated on transport media container. Do not over fill.
Specimen Labeling	Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying PH-4182 Clinical Submission Form or electronic order.
Specimen Processing	None
Specimen Storage and Preservation	Stool specimens should be stored at 2-30°C and must arrive at the laboratory within 96 hours (4 days) of specimen collection.
Specimen Transportation	Ship specimens in appropriate transport media at 2-30°C. All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180).
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection	Specimens that arrive more than 96 hours (4 days) from the date of collection will not be tested.
Testing Location	Nashville

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