Gastroenteritis PCR Panel

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2913

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Send to Microbiology with a copy of request form. DO NOT OPEN the specimen bag. Place the labels in the pocket ONLY.

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Faecal PCR
Faeces PCR
Community-Acquired Gastroenteritis PCR Panel

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026