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