Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel
Gastroenteritis occurs when the stomach and the intestines gets inflamed. This may be caused by a virus, bacteria, or a parasite. Gastroenteritis poses a major health risk. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to life-threatening, such as severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. It is important to know the cause of gastroenteritis in order for clinicians to provide proper treatment and prevent severe cases.
Pacgenomics’ GI Panel Pathogen Testing
Pacgenomics offers Gastrointestinal Panel Testing using molecular techniques for the comprehensive detection of the most common gastrointestinal pathogens.
Bacterial GI Panel Test
- Clostridium difficile
- Campylobacter
- Salmonella
- Shigella
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Vibrio Cholerae
- Shiga Toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Escherichia coli O157
- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)
- Clostridium perfringens
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Plesiomonasshigelloides
- Vibrio vulnificus
- Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Salmonella typhi
Viral GI Panel Test
- Rotavirus
- Norovirus 1
- Norovirus 2
- Astrovirus
- Sapovirus
- Enteric Adenovirus
Specimen Requirements
- Stool Sample