C. difficile Toxin
Orderable EAP code:
LAB00653
Billable EAP Codes:
80003046 x 1
CPT Codes:
87324 x 1
Lab Section:
Core Lab
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 4 Hours
Urgent: 2 Hours
Test Schedule:
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Specimen Requirements:
Freshly passed, loose or watery stool in a leakproof container. Not appropriate for formed stool.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
0.5 mL stool
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Keep refrigerated if transport is delayed.
Indeterminate results by this lateral flow enzyme immunoassay method will be confirmed by PCR method with an additional charge.
Synonyms:
C difficile Toxin
C. diff
C. difficile Toxin Assay
Clostridium difficile toxin