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HelpTest Code CDIFFALG C. diff Toxin Algorithm
Specimen Type
Unformed Stool
*Specimens contaminated with urine cannot be tested.
Container
Sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Fresh stool: 2 hours
Preserved stool: 3 days at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimen at 2-8°C tightly sealed.
Expected Turn Around Time
2.5 hours
CPT
87493|87449|87324
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CDIFFPCR | C.diff Toxin B by PCR |
|
CDIFFAG |
C. diff Ag (GDH) |
|
CDIFFTX |
C. diff Toxin |
Special Instructions
Formed stool will not be accepted for testing.
Positive samples will reflex to C. Diff Antigen/Toxin test.