GI Screens are applicable to all patients, especially those with chronic illness and digestive problems. If you already have a positive ID on Helicobacter pylori, do the #401. If not, do the #401H. All other GI panels are for isolated follow-up.
Ova & parasites x 3 (Trichrome stain) plus antigens to Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum, and Helicobacter pylori. Occult blood. Visual and automated identification of bacteria, including, but not limited to: Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, Escherichia, Klebsiella, Proteus, and Pseudomonas. Visual and automated identification of yeast, including, but not limited to Candida.