Clostridium difficile by Amplification

Infectious Disease Laboratories - : Virology

PATIENT INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
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1. Clostridium difficile by Amplification
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Test ID :

CDIFA

Test Workstation :

MIC2

Specimen Type:

250mg (pea sized amount) of soft stool or 0.5 mL liquid stool in sterile container.

Cause for Rejection:

Formed stool, stool specimen sent on swab, diaper, or dried applicator stick, stool sent in viral transport media, stool in CaryBlair.

Storage:

Refrigerated at 2-8C for <24 hours.

Availability:

Mon-Sun (0700-1600)

Methodology:

Nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of C. difficile toxin A/B.

Lab/Phone:

330-543-4863

TAT:

48 hours

CPT Code:

87493

Synonyms:

Stool for C. diff Toxin, Cl. difficile Toxin Assay, C. difficile

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