EPEC (Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli) PCR Panel

Aliases

EPEC, E. albertii, Escherichia albertii

Test Name

Test Code

RDRSPEC

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Overview/Supplementary

EPEC are a group of E. coli defined by a common virulence factor, intimin (eae), which is carried by other pathogenic E. coli like STEC (Shiga toxin-producing E. coli) and Escherichia albertii.

This test detects Escherichia albertii from clinical specimens.

Turn Around Time

Not Applicable

Specimen Requirements

Specimens: Stool or rectal swabs preserved in Para-Pak C&S, modified Cary-Blair or equivalent transport media.

Minimum volumes:
Rectal swab: shows visible trace of fecal material and is immersed in transport media.
Stool specimen: transport media vial filled with approximately 5 ml of stool.

Special Considerations

For surveillance use only. Results not reported back to submitter.

This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).

Transport/Stability

Store at ambient (8°C to 25°C) temperature. Ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.

Interface/Codes