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GI pathogen multiplex (stool NAA)
GI multiplex
Last reviewed 2026-08-13
Public health significance
The fastest way to see an enteric outbreak, and the fastest way to lose isolates if culture reflex is not built in.
Specimen types
Stool
Method
Multiplex NAA + probe
CLIA / validation
High complexity multiplex. Validate each target you will report.
Interpretation
Detected / Not detected per target. A panel summary term is optional and never a replacement for target OBX rows.
Reflex / referral
Culture for Salmonella, Shigella/EIEC, STEC, Vibrio, Campylobacter per state isolate rules.
Quality control
Multiplex controls. Watch inhibition in formed vs diarrheal stool.
Reportability
STEC, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Listeria typically reportable.
HL7 / ELR
Panel 79381-0 in OBR-4. One OBX per target. Do not copy the panel LOINC into every OBX-3.
Sources
LOINC 79381-0; CDC CIDT guidance.