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HelpTest Code LAB9507 Clostridium difficile PCR
Intended Use
This test detects DNA from Clostridium difficile organisms capable of producing toxin (also referred to as toxigenic C. dfficile) associated with C. difficile infection (CDI). The diagnosis of CDI should be based on clinical signs and symtoms in combination with laboratory tests.
Reflex Testing
Stools positive for Clostridium difficle by NAAT will reflex to C. difficile Toxin A/B, horizontal-flow immunoassay (EIA) for detection of free Clostridium difficile Toxins A and B.
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Raw Stool
Container: Cary-Blair
Formed stool will be rejected
Specimen Stability
Must be refrigerated: 2-8 C for up to 4 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87493-C.difficile NAAT (PCR or LAMP)
87324-C. difficile Toxin A/B EIA