Clostridium difficile Toxins and Antigen Group
Alternate Names
C Diff, CDIFF
SoftLab Order Code
CDIFG
Epic Order Name
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AND ANTIGEN GROUP
Epic Order ID
LAB3019
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Additional Test Information
Test cannot be added on to existing specimens
Sample Type
Stool
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
1g
Minimum Collecting Volume
Any
Storage or Stability
Ambient or refrigerated if transport to lab is >1 hour
Causes for Rejection
Formed stool or duplicate stool within 1 week
Instructions
Availability
TAT will vary based upon collection/drop off location. Due to testing volume, specimens may be batch tested. No more than a 12 hr. TAT for results at any facility unless testing results are indeterminate. indeterminate results will be referred to LabCorp for additional testing.
CPT Codes
87324, 87449