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Last Updated: April 19, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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.
	Rejection Criteria:	Formed Stool Specimen submitted frozen Stool in preservative
	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

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