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CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN B, QL REAL TIME PCR : 16377

Test Code
CDTPCR or 16377


Alias/See Also
C. difficile Toxin B Gene


CPT Codes
87493

Instructions
Transfer liquid or soft stool (but not urine) into the container. Avoid mixing toilet paper, or soap with the sample. Store sample refrigerated until shipment.


Transport Container
Preferred Specimen:
5 mL stool - unpreserved
 
Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen other than liquid or semi-formed stool,Stool in preservative or mixed with urine


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
NOT DETECTED


Clinical Significance
C. difficile is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and pseudomembranous colitis.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.