N630

Test CODE NAME

N630

Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) , PCR, New York State

Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed: Mon-Thur
Reported: 1 day
Specimen Required: Collect : Stool  in a Sterile Container - 1.0 ml .
Specimen Preparation: Stool Specimen should be collected as soon after onset of symptoms as possible. Fresh stool specimens should be placed in a sterile, leaf-proof, wide-mouthed, no preservative  container. Do NOT over fill.
Unpreserved raw stool specimen should be transported to the Laboratory on wet ice (2C-8C) or frozen (-70C) within 48 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated/Frozen : 48 hours

REMARK: Please do not send specimen  on Friday
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code GPP for specimen requirements for all other States . 
 
Performing Laboratory
Lincoln Diagnostics LLC
CPT Code(s): 87507