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Test Code ENBPX Enteric Bacterial Panel, Extended

Important Note

Please Note:  This panel has slightly different E. coli targets for all specimens

run and resulted after 11:00 on 8/18/2026. 

 

Additionally, this panel no longer inclues tests from ENBP. To screen for those as well,

that test will need to be ordered in addition to this test.

Infectious

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text ENBPX
EPIC LAB20632

 

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Nucleic acid detection of bacterial enteric pathogens responsible for gastreoenteritis. The extended enteric bacterial panel includes detection of Plesiomonas shigelloides, Vibrio (V. vulnificus, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. cholera), E. coli O157, and Yersinia enterocolitica. 

Significant isolates reflex to antibiotic susceptibility testing.  Additional charges may apply.

Method Name

Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rt-PCR)

Reference Values

Not Detected for Plesiomonas shigelloides, Vibrio (V. vulnificus, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. cholera),  E. coli O157, Yersinia enterocolitica

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Generally within 24-48 hours

Specimen Type

Stool 

Preferred Volume

Stool:  10 g

Specimen Collection and Handling

PRESERVED STOOL:

  1. Collect stool specimen.
  2. Do not contaminate with urine or water.
  3. Using spoon attached to cap of container select portions of specimen containing pus, blood, or mucous.
  4. Add a sufficient amount of specimen to transport media to bring liquid level up to “fill to here” line. Do not fill above line indicated on containers. IMPORTANT: Please transfer stool into Cary-Blair within 2 hours of collection. 
  5. Agitate specimen with spoon along side of container, tighten cap, and shake firmly to insure that specimen is adequately mixed (solution should appear homogeneous).
  6. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials and SPECIMEN SOURCE.
  7. Place container(s) in a Ziploc® bag.
  8. The Para-Pak® transport system preserves enteric pathogens for 96 hours at ambient temperature.

To Process:

  • If transport time is not expected to exceed 24 hours, send at ambient temperature.
  • Send refrigerated if transport time is expected to exceed 24 hours.
  • Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Stool - preserved only Refrigerated 5 days
  Ambient 24 hours

IMPORTANT - Stool MUST be transfered into Cary-Blair preservative media within 2 hours of collection.  

Add On Capable

Not Permitted.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code CPT Description CPT Disclaimer
87505 Gastrointestinal pathogen, includes multiplex amplified probe technique, 3 to 5 targets When ordered alone
87506 Gastrointestinal pathogens, includes multiplex amplified probe technique, 6 to 11 targets When ordered with ENBP
87186 Susceptibility Studies, Microdilution or Agar Dilution (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration [MIC] or Breakpoint), Each Multimicrobial, Per Plate If indicated

Rejection Information

Send only one specimen per 7 days. Additional specimens within 7 days will be rejected.

Stool not transfered into Cary-Blair media within 2 hours of collection will be rejected. 

Allowed Container

Stool Specimen preserved in 15 mL Para-Pak® C&S (Cary-Blair) transport medium

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

Keywords

  • E. coli O157
  • Yersinia enterocolitica
  • Pleisiomonas
  • Vibrio

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