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C.DIFFICILE BY PCR

Message
Test performed daily. Only one sample accepted every 7 days. The assay is not approved for testing on children < 2 years of age.


Test Code
CDIFFPCR


CPT Codes
87493

Minimum Volume
See Transport Container for information


Instructions
Acceptable specimen: Collect a minimum of 5 grams of unformed feces in a screw-capped sterile container. Unacceptable specimens: The assay is not FDA approved for the testing of formed stools, meconium, colonoscopy, duodenal, duodenal aspirate, small bowel aspirates, or samples from children <2 years of age. These samples will be rejected.


Transport Container
"1 STERILE CONTAINER

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Reference Range
Negative




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.