The neighborhood hospital introduces state-of-the-art gastrointestinal testing that can identify more than 20 pathogens in an hour or less.
Media Contact
Katie Palazzo
Business Development Manager
Kpalazzo@covingtonhospital.com
For Immediate Release:
MANDEVILLE, La. (Sept. 15, 2026) — Covington Trace ER & Hospital has launched the BIOFIRE® GI Panel, an advanced gastrointestinal diagnostic test that can identify more than 20 bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens from a single stool sample in an hour or less.
The BIOFIRE® GI Panel expands access to specialized diagnostic testing for patients experiencing severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Using advanced PCR technology, the test can identify more than 20 common bacterial, viral and parasitic causes of gastrointestinal illness, with results available in about an hour from a single stool sample.
“If you’re feeling sick to your stomach, get answers fast at Covington Trace ER & Hospital,” said Matthew Bernard, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Covington Trace ER & Hospital. “The BIOFIRE® GI Panel can identify 22 common gastrointestinal pathogens from a single sample in about an hour. We provide hospital-level diagnostics without the waiting-room runaround.”
Patients receiving gastrointestinal testing at Covington Trace ER & Hospital have access to:
- Open 24/7 for testing with no appointment needed
- Personalized care plans
- Access to advanced diagnostic technology and equipment
- Direct and seamless inpatient admission for extended care if needed
The BIOFIRE® GI Panel is now available 24/7 at Covington Trace ER & Hospital, providing patients with access to rapid gastrointestinal testing and timely treatment.
For more information, contact Katie Palazzo, Business Development Manager at Covington Trace ER & Hospital.
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Covington Trace ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Covington Trace ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Covington Trace ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 4107 LA-59 in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Covington Trace ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health, Inc. has two divisions: a hospital division and a population health management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates 28 healthcare facilities in 12 different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The population health management division provides management, administrative, and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.
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