CLOSTRIDIUM difficile TOXIN DETECTION (C.Diff Toxin A & B)

Test Code: 247

Specimen Collection: Stool

Component:
Clostridium difficile Toxin

Method:
DNA amplification

Collection Notes: Collect 1 to 10 mL fresh stool in a sterile, leak-proof plastic container. Do not use preservatives. Stool specimens submitted in formalin or ECOFIX will be rejected.

Clinical Utility: Clostridium difficile has been associated with lower gastrointestinal complications of antimicrobial therapy.

CPT Code: 87324

Testing Location: AML

Specimen/Stability Type

Stool (5 mL),unpreserved

Temperature:

Refrigerated 5 Days

Stool (5 mL),

preserved in Cary-Blair media

Refrigerated 5 Days

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