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Test Code LAB4605 C DIFFICILE BY PCR

Infectious

Specimen Type

Liquid or Unformed Stool

Collection Instructions

Collect liquid or unformed stool in a container with a tight fitting lid
Label collection container with patient’s name, source, date and time of collection

Specimen Volume

1 gram

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily from 0500 to 2300

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 2 days
Refrigerated: 5 days

Method

Cepheid GeneXpert Real-time PCR assay

Reference Ranges

Not Detected

Detected

Synonyms

C diff, Clostridium difficile Toxins A/B, C diff PCR.

Test Components

Clostridium difficile, toxin gene(s), amplified probe technique

CPT Codes

87493

Rejection Criteria

Solid or formed stool (does not conform to specimen cup)

Stool in transport media

Stool mixed with toliet water or urine