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Clostridium difficile Toxin A&B, Stool

Test Code
CDTC


CPT Codes
87324

Preferred Specimen
1 g stool


Instructions
Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped, sterile container. Forward promptly.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool/feces contaminated with urine.


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of Clostridium difficile toxin A & B in feces.




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.