STOOL TESTING OPTIONS:

What are some of the pros and cons for the immunoassay screening tests?

Pros:

Depending on the format selected, the screening tests are fast and relatively simple to perform.

The result can "rule in or out" very specific organisms.

If the patient becomes asymptomatic at the time the "screen" is negative, additional testing may not be necessary.

May help reduce personnel cost (time to perform procedures).