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Clostridium difficile Toxin, Feces
Test Code364
CPT Codes
87493
Preferred Specimen
Sterile container
Minimum Volume
2 mL to 10 mL of fresh, unformed stool
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate <=5 days
Room temperature <24 hours
Room temperature <24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed stools will not be tested.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Clinical Significance
Useful to determine the presence of Clostridium difficile toxin B; establish diagnosis of antibiotic-associated colitis.
Performed By
CoxHealth