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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)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)