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Test Code CDIFF Clostridium difficile By PCR, Stool

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Stool container

Specimen Volume:  Liquid or unformed stool collected in clean container

Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Formed stool is not acceptable.

           2. Label specimen appropriately.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Methodology

Real-Time PCR Using Cepheid 

 

Reference Values

Negative 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87493