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Test Code LAB0232371 Clostridioides difficile, PCR

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
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