Test Code 0232371 Clostridium difficile Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR
Methodology
Real-time PCR and RT-PCR
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Unpreserved stool. Formed stool will be rejected.
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, screw-topped plastic container.
Specimen Volume: Representative portion of stool.
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Reject Due To: Formed stool
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect unformed stool specimen in a clean, screw-topped plastic container.
2. Label with two patient identifiers.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87493