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C. Difficile, reflex to Toxin/PCR


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
C. Difficile, reflex to Toxin/PCR
Alternate Names
GDH
clostridium difficile
Test Code
C DIFF Stool
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
  1. Collect 10 mL fresh stool and refrigerate.
  2. Optimally, the specimen should be received at laboratory within 24 hours. Otherwise, freeze the specimen.
Storage Requirements
Frozen
Causes for Rejections
Specimens submitted under the following conditions are not accepted:
  • at room temperature
  • in preservatives or additives
  • in tissue paper or diapers
  • in viral transport media
  • in Cary-Blair media
  • in leaking containers
  • as swabs
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
7 days
CPT Code
87449, add 87324 and/or 87493 if positive