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Test Code 0232371 Clostridium difficile Toxin, Molecular Detection, PCR

Important Note

C. diff testing will be performed on unformed stool samples only.  Formed stool samples will be rejected.

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