| Ordering Recommendation: |
Not the preferred test for initial diagnosis of C. difficile-associated diarrhea. Preferred initial test is C. difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR (2002838).
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| Methodology: |
Cell Culture/Neutralization
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Stool.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in preservatives. Specimens submitted on swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen at -20°C: 72 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 1 week
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