C Difficile Toxin/GDH w/Reflex to PCR
Specimen | Stool |
Container Type | Sterile Cup (Orange) |
Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
Stability | 3 days |
Report Available | 1-2 days |
Reference Range | See patient report |
Instructions |
The stool specimen must be submitted in the Sterile Cup (Orange). If the GDH Antigen is detected and the Toxin A and B are not detected or the GDH Antigen is not detected and the Toxin A and B are detected, Clostridium difficile Toxin B, Qualitative Real Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge. |
Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Reference Lab Test Code: 91664 |
CPT Code | 87324, 87449, 87493 |