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.
Rejection Criteria
- Formed Stool
- Specimen submitted frozen
- Stool in preservative
- Patients under 2 years of age.
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: January 25, 2025 @ 10:13 am
Disclaimer:
It is preferable to locate tests on the website and not rely on printed test information, which may soon be out of date. Updated test information can only be guaranteed by using this website.
