ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay : 0060851

Mnemonic: CDIFTX

Methodology: Cell Culture Assay/Confirmation by Anti-Toxin Neutralization
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Stool.

Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 g unpreserved stool in a leak-proof clean vial (ARUP Supply#40910) at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Unacceptable Conditions: Samples in formalin or other preservatives, or submitted on swabs.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: (-20°C) 3 days, (-70°C) 1 week
Reference Interval:
Negative - No C. difficile cytotoxin detected.
CPT Code(s): 87230
 
 

 

 

 
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