Table 5.
Comparisons of Clinical Outcomes and Interventions Between Subjects With a Positive Conventional Stool Test and Subjects With a Positive Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel
| Clinical Outcomes and Interventions | Conventional Stool Tests (n = 45), No. (%) | GPP (n = 124), No. (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symptom resolution at 7 d | 2/32 (6.3) | 13/63 (20.6) | .081 |
| Symptom resolution at 30 d | 10/42 (23.8) | 34/111 (30.6) | .433 |
| Interventions | 2 (4.4) | 8 (6.5) | >.999 |
| Imaging | 0 (0) | 1 (0.8) | >.999 |
| Endoscopy | 2 (4.4) | 6 (4.8) | >.999 |
| Biopsy &/or cytology | 1 (2.2) | 3 (2.4) | >.999 |
| Surgery | 0 (0) | 1 (0.8) | >.999 |
Abbreviation: GPP, gastrointestinal pathogen panel.