ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0065146: Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA

Test Mnemonic: CDIFF
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Stool in a clean, unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910).

Transport: 1 g unpreserved stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen.

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

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

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

Unacceptable Conditions: Formed stool.  Stool preserved in 10% formalin, SAF, or PVA.

Stability: Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 week

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
87324

 

 

 
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