Clostridium difficile DNA Detection
Order Name
C DIFF MOL
Test Number: 6001200
Revision Date 09/15/2016
Test Number: 6001200
Revision Date 09/15/2016
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Clostridium difficile DNA Detection
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LAMP |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL | Stool, Random | Sterile Orange Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1mL | Stool, Random | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1mL | Stool, Random | ETM or Cary Blair container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Raw Soft or Liquid Stool in Sterile Screwtop Container. Stool collected ETM or Cary Blair Container also acceptable. STABILITY: 5 days Refrigerated 2-8'C (Un-Preserved Stool only viable for 24hrs at RoomTemperature). If testing cannot begin within 5 days then Freeze -20'C. Note: Formed or Hard Specimens will be Rejected. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | It is recommended to start with the order Clostridium difficile Analyzer [Test code: 17262993] and it will reflext to this Clostridium difficile DNA assay only when needed. |
| Notes | C. difficile detection by Isothermal DNA amplification probe. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87493 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |