ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060140: Clostridium difficile Culture with reflex to Cytotoxin Cell Assay |
| Test Mnemonic: MC CDIF | |
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Methodology: Standard reference procedures for anaerobic bacterial culture and identification
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 3 days Preliminary: Negative at 2 days or as soon as positive detected Final: Negative at 3 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Stool.
Transport: 1 g stool in a sterile container, frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 g stool in a sterile container, frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Clostridium difficile Toxins (A&B) by EIA (0065146) can be tested for any isolates recovered by culture upon special request. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers, dry specimen, stool in PVA or formalin, delayed transport of nonrefrigerated specimen, multiple specimens (more than one in 24 hours), formed stools, or rectal swabs. Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Culture negative for Clostridium difficile. |
| Note: | |
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Culture for C. difficile is usually used for epidemiological purposes. For toxin refer to Clostridium difficile Toxins (A&B) by EIA (0065146). Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay will be performed on all positive Cultures. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87075; if reflexed add 87230 |