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Clostridium difficile Toxin, Feces

Test Code
364


CPT Codes
87493

Preferred Specimen
Sterile container


Minimum Volume
2 mL to 10 mL of fresh, unformed stool


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate <=5 days
Room temperature <24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed stools will not be tested. 


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
Useful to determine the presence of Clostridium difficile toxin B; establish diagnosis of antibiotic-associated colitis.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.