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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB3617 C. Difficile Screen
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stool | Stool | SterCup-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: n/a
Refrigerate: 14 days
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| C DIFF ANTIGEN | 57901-1 |
| C DIFF INTERP | 34712-0 |
| C DIFF PCR | 61367-9 |
| C DIFF TOXIN | 34468-9 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
24 Hours
CPT Code(s)
87493
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD) 603-308-0032Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE) 603-354-5454 extension 3725
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH) 603-650-2200
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH) 603-526-5305