Gastrointestinal infections panel- GI basic

General information:

• Campylobacter spp
• Salmonella spp
• Shigella/ Enteroinvasive E coli ( EIEC)
• Yersinia enterocolitica 

Parasites :

• Cryptosporidium spp
• Entamoeba histolytica 
• Giardia lamblia 

Viruses :

• Adenovirus 
• Astrovirus 
• Norovirus (GI/GII)
• Rotavirus 
• Sapovirus 

Sample required:

Faeces in a sterile dry container, avoiding areas with blood. It is recommended to take it from several areas including mucus.It is mandatory to mention years, name of the patient, diagnosis and personal physician. Bring the sample to the laboratory as quickly as possible. The test is not suitable for vomited matter.

Key words:

gastrointestinal infections panel