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C. difficile PCR

Order Name CDIFFPCR
Revision Date 01/05/2017
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
C. difficile PCR
 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred mL ( mL) See Instructions Preservative-free, clean container
Instructions Pediatric
***Testing will not be performed on patients less than one year old due to the high number of asymptomatic colonization.***

1. Collect stool from diaper lined with plastic. If infant or child has diarrhea, line the diaper with plastic wrap or use a pediatric urine bag placed over the rectum to collect a specimen that is not contaminated with urine.
CAUTION:  Never leave plastic wrap against a child's skin for more than 30 minutes at a time.
2. Submit 5 g (minimum volume: 1 g) of fresh, unpreserved stool in a stool collection cup or a screw-capped container.
3. Label container with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or last 4 digits of the Social Security number, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered.
4. Send specimen refrigerated.
Adults
1. Submit 5 g (minimum volume: 1 g) of fresh, unpreserved stool in a stool collection cup or a screw-capped container.
2. Label container with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or last 4 digits of the Social Security number, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered.
3. Send specimen refrigerated.
 
Reference Range Negative
Methodology Real Time PCR
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Monday through Sunday 
Expected TAT 2 hours   
Stat TAT 2 hours 
Notes Specimen must be received for testing within 24 hours of sample collection. 

Specimen must not be contaminated with urine.

Repeat testing will not be performed in < 30 days.
Lab Section NRLS-Microbiology