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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 0600 to 2100

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 2 days
Refrigerated: 5 days

Method

BDMax PCR assay

Reference Ranges

Negative for C.difficile A/B Toxins
Positive for C.difficile A/B Toxins

Synonyms

Clostridium difficile Toxins A/B, CDiff PCR.

Test Components

CDiff by PCR

CPT Codes

87493

Rejection Criteria

Solid or formed stool