• A comprehensive diagnostic test that detects multiple pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and sometimes markers of inflammation in a stool sample.
• Designed to identify the cause(s) of gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Typically utilizes multiplex PCR technology to simultaneously amplify and detect the genetic material of numerous targets.
• The number of targets can vary widely depending on the specific panel (ranging from a few to over 20 or more).
• Results indicate which specific pathogens or markers were detected in the stool sample at the time of testing.