CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN B BY PCR
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
CDIFPCR | |
MGH LIS Test No |
354 | |
Schedule |
Daily | |
Testing Time |
1 Day | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
CDIFPCR | |
Type |
Stool Fresh | |
Volume |
5 mL | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Specimens are stable for 5 days at refrigerated temperature. Ambient specimens are only stable for 24 hrs. Liquid or soft stools are the preferred specimen. |
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Type |
Carey-Blair Stool | |
Volume |
5 mL | |
Temperature |
Ambient | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
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Clinical Utilities
For the detection of Clostridium difficile toxin B
in stool specimens.
CPT Codes
87493
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
Component Information
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