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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: C diff toxin, C diff
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: 16 hours
CPT Codes: 87324
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: This is a reflex test from a positive C Difficile PCR test. Not orderable in EPIC.
Clinical Utility: If the PCR/Toxin results are discordant, in the absence of consistent symptoms, please consider that this patient may be colonized rather than actively infected.
Unacceptable Conditions: Formed Stool. Limited to once per 7 days.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
C. diffcile Toxin (A/B) |
Enzyme Immunoassay |
|
|
Negative |
|
|
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Stool |
Sterile cup |
1 |
gram |
|
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |