Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA
:0065146
Mnemonic: CDIFF
Ordering Recommendation:
This test will not be available in the future. The EIA is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic test. Preferred initial test for C. difficile-associated diarrhea is C. difficile toxin B Gene (tcdB) by PCR (2002838).
Methodology:
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:
Collect: Stool.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 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: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Formed stool. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Unpreserved: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s):
87324
Cross References:
Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea (Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA)
, Antibiotic-Associated Colitis Toxin Test (Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA)
, Pseudomembranous Colitis Toxin Assay (Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA)
