| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for anaerobic bacterial culture and identification
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 3 days
Preliminary: Negative at 2 days or as soon as positive detected
Final: Negative at 3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
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 Cytotoxin Cell Assay (0060851) will be performed on all positive Clostridium difficile isolates.
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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