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Test Directory Clostridioides difficile Screen

Clostridioides difficile Screen

Test Summary

C. difficile is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and pseudomembranous colitis.

Aliases

C. diff Toxin B

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

5 mL Stool unpreserved in sterile leak proof container
NOTE: Colonoscopy samples are unacceptable for testing.

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Unpreserved in sterile leak proof container

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Clean screw capped container no preservatives

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 72 hours
Frozen = 70C - 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Reject if formed stool.
Reject if colonoscopy sample

Order Code

CDIFF

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB112

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87449 (If Toxin A/B confirmatory EIA testing is done
additional charge 87324)

Billing Code

300747

CPT Statement

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; testing performed at 10 am and 6 pm. Saturday - Sunday; testing performed at 1 pm; BS; Report available: 1 day