C Difficile Toxin/GDH w/Reflex to PCR
| Specimen | Stool |
| Container Type | Sterile Cup (Orange)
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| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Stability | 3 days |
| Turnaround Time | 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 |
