A panel that can be considered when suspecting Clostridium perfringens, Cryptosporidium spp., or Giardia spp. as the cause for gastroenteritis. Submission includes Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp. evaluated by FA, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin assessment and a Giardia ELISA Antigen detection.
Note: The specimen must arrive cold (send on ice) and must be tested within 24-hours of collection for accuracy with regards to Clostridial enterotoxin detection.