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Clostridium difficile by PCR, Stool

Test Code
CDPCR


Alias/See Also
Stool Clostridium difficile


CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen
A minimum of 1 g of stool in a plastic container.

Label specimen appropriately.


Note: Formed stool is not
acceptable. Test will only be performed on soft (unformed) or
liquid specimen.  Only one stool for each patient will be
accepted every 72 hours for C. difficile molecular teting.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Molecular

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

Negative



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.