Clostridioides difficile Screen
Order Code:
CDIFF
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.
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
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
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
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL Stool unpreserved in sterile leak proof container
NOTE: Colonoscopy samples are unacceptable for testing.
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
Reject if colonoscopy sample
Billing
CPT Code
- 87449 (If Toxin A/B confirmatory EIA testing is done
- additional charge 87324)
Billing Code
- 300747
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
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