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Test Code CLDIFFPCR Clostridioides difficile Toxin by PCR

Cerner Test Code

Cldiff PCR

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Unpreserved stool and unformed stool - Sterile Container

Specimen Draw Volume

3.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Collect a minimum of 1 mL of stool in a sterile screw-cap container. Formed stools are inappropriate for C. difficle toxin testing. Swabs are also not acceptable.

Stability

Stability: 4 days at 2-8 °C

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87493

Methodology

DNA Amplification

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

Rejection Criteria: Cary Blair. Formed Stools, swabs, and Frozen or thawed stool specimens. Specimens leaking from original container will also be rejected.