- CDIFPCR
C Difficile by RT-PCR
Specimen:
Test Code
CDIFPCR
Specimen Name
C Difficile by RT-PCR
Collect
Sterile Container
Submit
Unformed (liquid or soft) stool in a Sterile Container Refrigerated
Special Handling
Unformed stool must be in a sterile container with no preservative. Make sure the lid is secured.
Rejection Criteria
Formed stool. Stool in preservative or transport media
Stability
Refrigerated 2 days
Methodology
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
- 87493
Components
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Additional Information
Must be liquid or unformed stool. Formed stools will be rejected.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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