C. Difficile Toxin

SIM

CPT

Synonyms

Specimen Type

Container

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

None. Patient should not have taken laxatives

Volume

2 gram

Additional Information

C Diff DNA Amplification.

Positive C Diff DNA test will be reflexed to GDH Antigen /Toxin Test

Infants may be asymptomatic carriers. 
Repeat testing within 7 days will not be performed.

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

None

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen stability

Rejection Criteria

Formed Stools Rejected, Swabs, Diapers, Improperly labeled/Identified specimens

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

Test Includes

Methodology

Testing Frequency

LCA

Reviewed By

Reviewed Date

Supplemental

Positive Test results will be called in Inpatient Nursing Units.