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Alternative Names:

shigella
salmonella
vibrio
yersinia
aeromonas
clostridium
faecal multiplex PCR

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

FPB

Registration Instructions:

Add FPB whenever faeces for micro and culture is requested. This panel complements FMC panel.

Use this panel instead of FPC.

This assay screens for : Shigella / EIEC, Salmonella, VIbrio, Yersinia, CLostridium difficile toxib B, Aeromonas

Specimen Types:

Faeces

Container Types:

Faecal (Brown Top) Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 g

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 g

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily