| Analyzer |
Aries |
| Abbrev |
CDIFF |
| Analyte |
Clostridium difficile; C. difficile |
| Department |
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| Specimen Type |
Stool (unformed-liquid or soft) |
| Alternate Specimen Type |
Stool Swab |
| Specimen Stability Requirements |
Transport refrigerated within 7 days after collection |
| Preferred Specimen |
5 mL unpreserved stool |
| Minimum Volume |
1 mL stool |
| Collection Instructions |
There is a risk of false negative results due to improperly collected, transported, or handled raw stool samples. |
| Specimen Instructions |
Fresh stool samples should be placed in sterile, leak-proof, wide-mouthed, preservative-free containers. Samples can be stored at 15°C to 30°C (room temperature) for up to 4 hours or 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated) for up to 7 days. Unpreserved raw stool samples should be transported to the laboratory in a refrigerated state (2°C to 8°C). |
| Reasons for Rejection |
Improper labeling; insufficient quantity for analysis; improper specimen type; expired stability; leaking specimen; incorrect specimen transport container. |
| CPT Code |
87493 |
