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Test Listing: Clostridium difficile; C. difficile

Analyzer Aries
Abbrev CDIFF
Analyte Clostridium difficile; C. difficile
Department
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

Test Listing: Clostridium difficile; C. difficile

Analyzer Aries
Abbrev CDIFF
Analyte Clostridium difficile; C. difficile
Department
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
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