Molecular diagnostics: BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel

BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel can be an effective, time-saving alternative to microscopy

The BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel targets the three most common parasites in developed countries – Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp. and Entamoeba histolytica
Pathogenic Entamoeba histolytica¹ cannot be differentiated from the non-pathogenic species Entamoeba dispar² by traditional microscopy, which can result in missed diagnosis
More accurate diagnosis and results are essential for treatment decisions and public health information
BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel is fully integrated on the BD MAX™ System providing the ability to consolidate molecular testing for enteric pathogens

Improved patient
management

Improved
workflow

Increased accuracy
of detection

Test	Sample Type³	Storage and Stability³	Targets
BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel	Unpreserved stool 10% formalin-fixed stool	Specimens, either unpreserved or 10% formalin-fixed stool, can be stored for up to 120 hours (5 days) at 2–8°C or for up to 48 hours at 2–25°C before testing Transport should occur at 2–25°C	Giardia lamblia Cryptosporidium (C. hominis and C. parvum) Entamoeba histolytica

Test	BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel
Sample Type³	Unpreserved stool 10% formalin-fixed stool
Storage and Stability³	Specimens, either unpreserved or 10% formalin-fixed stool, can be stored for up to 120 hours (5 days) at 2–8°C or for up to 48 hours at 2–25°C before testing Transport should occur at 2–25°C
Targets	Giardia lamblia Cryptosporidium (C. hominis and C. parvum) Entamoeba histolytica