Clostridium difficile toxin and antigen

Test Code
205300


Preferred Specimen
5 grams stool


Transport Container
Leak proof cup


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


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


Specimen at room temperature.  Greater than 48 hours from collection.






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.