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HelpTest Code LABCDIFP Clostridioides difficile (C. diff - formerly known as Clostridium difficile) by Molecular Detection, Stool
Infectious
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| C. DIFFICILE BY MOLECULAR DETECTION | LABCDIFP | CDIFFM |
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Requirements
Only 1 specimen per patient per 7 days will be accepted.
Only liquid stools will be accepted. Non-liquid stools will be rejected.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Human stool, unpreserved
Container/Tube: Clean Container
Specimen Volume: 1 g of stool (or approximately 1 Tablespoon)
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect stool in a clean container or transfer from bedpan or plastic wrap stretched over toilet bowl.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last),
date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Stool contaminated with urine or submitted in diaper is not acceptable.
2. Interfering substances: Inhibition may be observed in the presence of zinc oxide paste and Vagisil cream.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 120 hours (5 days)/Ambient 24 hours OK/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87493
Specimen Requirements Additional Information
Limitations of this test:
This test detects, but does not differentiate, the NAP1 (Ribotype 027) strain from other toxigenic strains of C. diffcile.
The results from this test should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient's clinical information as well as other diagnostic procedures.
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)