Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GIP)  

 
IMPORTANT! Pre-approval needed from state or local health department. Local or State Health Department. Send approval to NPHL@unmc.edu or call (402) 559-9444.

NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see NUlirt Guide).

Forms Required - Nulirt batch list or NPHL Test Request Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing will not be performed without all required information.

Please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459 for further clarification.

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Test: Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel
   
Synonym: GI Panel, GIP, BioFire panel  
Method: See Nebraska Medicine Test Directory for methodology, specimen types, collection/stability, labeling, volume, interferences/limitations, and turnaround times https://www.testmenu.com/nebraska/Tests/467138  
Availability:
  • Pre-approval needed from state or local health department
  • Send documented approval to NPHL@unmc.edu or call (402) 559-9444
  • Order GIP in NUlirt
 
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  • Test performed at Nebraska Medicine
 
Revised: 3/18/2024 
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459.

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