C DIFF EIA
Clostridium difficile, Toxin A and Toxin B by EIA, Feces
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2701
Synonyms:
C DIFF EIA
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Sterile airtight plastic container provided by the ordering provider
Specimen Type:
Stool
Preferred Volume:
5 g
Minimum Volume:
0.5 g or 0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated within 2 hours of collection
Stability:
Refrigerated - 4 day
Unacceptable Condition:
Causes for Rejection: Specimens from patients less than two years of age; Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, room temperature) or transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); specimens other than stool; leaking specimen; specimen received in denture cup, "Cool Whip" container, margarine container, or similar container.
CPT Codes:
87324 - Clostridium Difficile Toxin EIA (EAP 30050145)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Ranges:
Negative