Clostridioides difficile by PCR, reflex to GDH/Toxin (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100628

Alias/See Also

CPT Codes
87493x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
THL HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
THL HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Collect fecal specimen into a clean airtight container with no preservatives. Minimum: 1 gram formed stool OR 1 mL liquid stool Stool specimens collected for ova and parasite examination can be used in the Cryptosporidium/Giardia assay. The samples should be collected in clean, leak-proof plastic containers. Samples collected in SAF, 10% formalin, MIF, Cary-Blair, C&S or Stuart?s transport media are the preferred media for specimen collection, transport and testing. It is recommended that specimens collected in MIF fixative be tested before the addition of iodine. Samples in PVA are not suitable.

Transport Temperature

Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 1440 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 1440 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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