PCR is sensitive. When repeating a test after intervention, it is recommended to wait approximately 3 weeks before repeat PCR testing is performed. As with any laboratory test, case history and patient presentation should always be taken into account when interpreting and applying test results.
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I’ve heard PCR testing can pick up bacteria that were present in the past but are no longer present and contributing to dysbiosis (whereas culture picks up only things present currently). Is this accurate?
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Other labs report some different bacteria by PCR – how were the bacteria that GI360™ reports selected?
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Can stool testing be performed on children? Also, can the sample be collected from a diaper?
We do not have an age limit for stool testing to be performed on children or pediatrics.
For parasitology (O&P), are all samples combined if they’ve done multiple days?
Yes, all samples are pooled regardless of how many days are collected and submitted.
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