Abbreviation: CDIFD
Specimen Type: Fresh liquid stool/soft stool. Only unformed stools taking the shape of the container will be tested.
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated stable 5 days, Freeze if not tested within 5 days
Tubes / Containers: Sterile container; no preservative / 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.
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YCDIFD
LOINC: 54067-4
Volume: 10 mL
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Tab Assignment: MICRO
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed daily at 10am, 2pm & 9pm / Reported 1 hr after testing
Additional Information: Auto reflexes to C. difficile antigen and toxin.