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Clostridium difficile by PCR

Message
Detected results for C. difficile-PCR will have an automatic C. diff AB Toxin Screen (CPT 87324) ordered and performed at an additional charge.


Test Code
C diff PCR


CPT Codes
87493

Includes
  1. Clostridium difficile by PCR
  2. Clostridium difficile strain 027-NAP1-BI


Preferred Specimen
Feces


Minimum Volume
1 gm


Transport Container
Stool container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed Stool


Reference Range
Clostridium difficile by PCR: Not Detected

Clostridium difficile strain 027-NAP1-BI: Presumptive Negative
 


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 13, 2022


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.