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HelpTest Code CDIFFPCR C. diff Toxin by PCR
Specimen Type
Unformed Stool
*Specimens contaminated with urine cannot be tested.
Container
Sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
24 hours at 20-25°C, 5 days at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimen at 2-8°C tightly sealed.
Expected Turn Around Time
2.5 hours
CPT
87493
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| CDIFFPCR | C.diff Toxin B by PCR |
Special Instructions
Formed stool will not be accepted for testing.
Positive samples will reflex to C. Diff Antigen/Toxin test.