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Toxigenic C. diff PCR

Test Code
TCD


Preferred Specimen
Stool in a sterile screw top container without preservatives


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Instructions
In EPIC this is listed as C Diff by Nuc Acid Aplif (NAAT)


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Daily


Limitations
All Baptist Health Facilities



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.