Infectious disease test kit Xpert® GI Panel

for gastrointestinal diseasesfor gastrointestinal infectionsmultiparametric

Overview
Xpert® GI Panel is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic PCR panel for the simultaneous detection and identification of DNA and RNA from multiple bacterial, parasitic and viral gastrointestinal pathogens directly from stool specimens collected in Cary Blair transport medium.

The Need

• Burden – Acute gastroenteritis is a major cause of morbidity, mortality and healthcare utilization worldwide.
• Clinical Presentation – Bacterial, viral and parasitic infections often present with overlapping symptoms, complicating etiologic differentiation on clinical grounds alone.
• Diagnosis – Conventional culture and microscopy-based methods are time-consuming, costly and may lack sensitivity for many targets.

The Solution

• Fast and accurate detection – Multiplex PCR enables rapid identification of common GI pathogens to guide appropriate therapy and infection-control measures.
• Standardized workflow – The Xpert® GI Panel is designed for easy integration into laboratory workflows, delivering actionable results in approximately 74 minutes.

The Impact

• Improved clinical management – Timely pathogen identification supports targeted treatment decisions and can reduce unnecessary tests and procedures.
• Targeted panel design – Mid-plex format captures clinically relevant targets while minimising detection of incidental organisms with limited clinical significance.

Specifications / Technical details

• Test type: Qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic PCR test
• Analytes detected: DNA and RNA from multiple bacteria, parasites and viruses (panel format)
• Sample type: Stool specimens
• Sample transport medium: Cary Blair transport medium
• Time to result: Approximately 74 minutes
• Intended use: Simultaneous detection and identification of multiple gastrointestinal pathogens to provide actionable results for clinical management
• Workflow: Standardized, streamlined panel for fast, accurate detection and integration into laboratory processes
• Manufacturer: Cepheid
• Catalog number: GXGI-SPAK