A look inside Cepheid's Xpert GI Panel
19 Jun 2026This video introduces syndromic PCR testing for acute gastroenteritis, highlighting the benefits of multiplex molecular diagnostics for rapid pathogen identification.
Discover how the Xpert® GI Panel from Cepheid enables the simultaneous detection of 11 common causes of gastroenteritis in just over an hour, supporting faster clinical decision-making compared with traditional testing approaches. By focusing on the most relevant pathogens associated with acute gastroenteritis, the test helps clinicians deliver targeted care while supporting diagnostic stewardship practices.
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Hi, I'm Michael. Today, I want to talk about syndromic PCR testing for acute gastroenteritis.
Diarrheal diseases with overlapping symptoms can be caused by a lot of different types of pathogens, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. So if you want to treat patients effectively and minimize outbreaks, you need to know which one of these you're dealing with as soon as possible.
With a multiplex PCR test, like Cepheid's Xpert® GI Panel, you'll be able to check for 11 common gastroenteritis causes all at the same time and in just over an hour.
Now, you might be wondering, where's C. diff? Well, the reason it's not in this panel have to do with clinical best practices. The risk factors for C. diff are not the same as for acute gastroenteritis, and it tends to affect different patient populations. So it's best to test for C. diff separately in situations where it makes the most sense.
By focusing on the pathogens that really count, the Xpert GI Panel helps guide better decisions quickly. It's better for patient care. It's better for diagnostic stewardship.
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Xpert® GI Panel
CepheidThe Xpert® GI Panel provides fast, accurate detection of multiple bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens with results in about 74 minutes. Its streamlined, <1‑minute hands‑on workflow delivers actionable information to support confident clinical decisions across care settings.
