Test Code LAB0232371 Clostridioides difficile, PCR
Additional Codes
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LAB0232371 | CLOSTRIDIOIDES DIFFICILE, PCR |
Reporting Title
Clostridioides difficile, PCR
Methodology
PCR by GeneXpert Dx System
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Raw stool
Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: Representative portion of stool
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect fresh stool and submit in container.
Additional Information: Formed stool or stool in gel transport medium is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) ≤5 days/Ambient ≤24 hours
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87493