| Ordering Recommendation: |
Recommended rapid, stand-alone diagnostic test for C. difficile-associated diarrhea.
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Soft or liquid stool.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL stool to a clean, unpreserved 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 media or preservatives.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month
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