CDIFF BY PCR CDIFFPCR

Synonyms

Clostridioides, Clostridium, difficile

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cdiff Toxin PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Clostridium difficile Toxin by PCR

EPIC Order Name

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) Molecular Detection

Clinical Info

This molecular test aids in the diagnosis of C. difficile colitis. Stool specimens must be unformed/liquid.

Specimen Type

Stool

Container

Screwtop Clean Container without addictive

Collection Instructions

Container: Screw-capped, clean container
Specimen:Unformed stool (specimen conforms to shape of container). Specimens with addictive or in leaky containers will be rejected
Collection Instructions:
Note: Formed stools should not be tested, as positive results in asymptomatic patients generally represent colonization rather than Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI). Submit only 1 specimen per episode.
Repeat testing will offer no further useful clinical information.
Unacceptable Collections: ESwab or any similar specimen with a liquid or gel. Added media may interfere with PCR assay.

Transport Instructions

Room temperature or refrigerate

Specimen Stability

24 hours at room temperature or 5 days at 2-8 C

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87493

PDM

6350700

Result Interpretation

Not detected

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