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C.difficile, Molecular Detection
MessagePerforming Lab: Lakeview
Test Code
5446
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CDMOL; Toxigenic C.diff
CPT Codes
87493
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Stool in sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Testing willl not be performed in previous positive within 14 days.
Transport Container
Sterile container
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 hours Refrigerated: 5 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed Stool, Frozen
Methodology
DNA Amplification
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Identification of C.difficile toxin by DNA amplification
