- 3169
Clostridium Difficile Antigen and Toxin B gene by PCR with Reflex to EIA
Specimen:
Collect
- Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container
Submit
- 5 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Unformed (liquid or soft) stool.
Positive results will reflex to EIA testing.
Stability
Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 5 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Automated Real-Time PCR by Cepheid GeneXpert
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 87493
Components
- 3169 - C.DIFF-PCR REFLEX
Last Updated: October 10, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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