Abbreviation: CDIF
Specimen Type: Stool
Storage Temperature: Refrigerate
Tubes / Containers: Sterile Container (1)
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YCDIF
Volume: 10 mL
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Tab Assignment: General
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily at 10am, 2pm & 9pm / Reported 1 hr after testing
Additional Information: Fresh liquid stool collected in a sterile container. Stool culture transport such as Cary Blair or Enteric Plus are also acceptable, however, if reflex confirmatory testing is needed, fresh stool is required and would be requested. Refirgerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 week