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