CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE GDH / TOXIN by EIA w/ REFLEX to PCR

Message

IMPORTANT: Do NOT send stool in transport media due to PCR requirements

Test Code

CDF2

Alias/See Also

C diff; C. diff; C difficile; C. difficile

CPT Codes
87324; 87449; 87493 if reflexed

Includes

C. difficile GDH antigen
C. difficile Toxin A/B

Preferred Specimen

Sterile container with screw top lid

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

If ParaPak kit is used, MUST send both containers.

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 72 hours

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

The following conditions will result in a rejected specimen:

Sample submitted in transport media
Sample submitted in formalin
Sample submitted in alcohol-based fixative
Formed stool

Methodology
EIA (Fluorescent Immunoassay)

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Negative for C. difficile antigen and toxin nucleoprotein antigen by FIA

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: June 12, 2023

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.