Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) GDH Toxin A/B with Reflex to Molecular Detection Build info

Synonyms

• C DIFF TOXIN/GDH W/RFLX TO PCR
• CDIFF
• C DIFF TOXIN/GDH W/RFLX TO PCR
• CLOSTRIDIUM
• CDIFFAB
• LAB10697

Short Name

C DIFF TOXIN/GDH W/RFLX TO PCR

Procedure Master Number

LAB10697

Procedure ID

111898

Clinical Info

This test detects two antigens produced by C. difficile: GDH and Toxin A/B. 
This test reflexes to confirmation by molecular detection for C. difficile toxin.
Formed stools will be rejected.

Specimen Type

Stool

Container

Stool Container

Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions
Collect fresh stool in sterile, leak-proof container without media, preservative, or metal ion. Cap securely. Do not use any preservative, media or additive. For patients requiring the use of diapers, first line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption. Then transfer 5 grams or 5 mL of the stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the sterile container. Do not submit the diaper itself.

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
                 Refrigerated: 72 hours
                  Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Days Performed

Sunday - Friday
 
TAT: 2 - 3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

87324,87449

PDM

1959728

Results