Clostridoides difficile Toxin B by PCR CDTXCR
Method(s) | PCR |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Submit ONE unformed (soft or loose) stool in a clean container (at least 5 mL or 5 gm). Due to the high sensitivity and specificity of the test, additional specimens submitted within 7 days will be rejected. |
Transport | 5 mL or 5 gm stool. Inpatient: transport at 20-30ºC. Outpatient: transport at 2-8ºC. |
Remarks | A repeat specimen may be submitted for testing after 28 days. This test cannot be used as a test of cure. |
Stability | Ambient: 24 hours, Refrigerated: 5 days |
Unacceptable Conditions | Formed stool, swabs, specimens in liquid transport or preservative. |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 3010388 |
CPTCode | 87493, 87798 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Negative. |