Reflex test only, if CDPCR is requested, order CDIFF
Ordering Recommendations
Order when 3 or more unformed stools (specimen has to take the shape of the container) in a 24 hour period.
Testing discouraged for: test of cure, formed stool, repeat testing within 7 days, children <1 year.
Collect
Unformed stool in a clean, airtight container with no preservative
Collect, Minimum Volume
0.5 mL stool
Pediatric Collection
0.5 mL stool
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 24 hours, Refrigerated: 5 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Formed stool, Frozen stool
Remarks
Inhibition of the C. difficile toxin by PCR assay has been observed in the presence of the following substances: Zinc Oxide paste and Vagisil creamFor botulism testing, see BOTC or BOTXAny molecular test positive for Clostridium difficile toxin gene will be reflexed to detect Clostridium difficile antigen and free toxin to aid in the interpretation of results.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Same day
Methodology
Real Time PCR
Reference Interval
Not Detected
Lab Department
Molecular Diagnostics
Testing Location
Intermountain
Synonyms
CDI (Clostridium difficile infection)
CDAD (Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea)
diarrhea
C-diff DNA
Cdiff DNA
C. diff DNA
C diff DNA
C. diff Toxin B Gene
C diff toxin B
C. diff Toxin B
C. diff Direct Detection
Cdiff PCR
C-diff PCR
C diff PCR
C. diff PCR
C. difficile by PCR
C. difficile PCR
Clostridium
Clostridium difficile
C-diff
Cdiff
C diff
C. diff
CPT Codes
87493
Updated
3/19/18
Interface Order Code (OBR)
CDPCR
Interface Result Code (OBX)
CCDPCR, CD027, SPCTYP, TOXCD
Collecting
Special Instructions
Reflex test only, if CDPCR is requested, order CDIFF
Ordering Recommendations
Order when 3 or more unformed stools (specimen has to take the shape of the container) in a 24 hour period.
Testing discouraged for: test of cure, formed stool, repeat testing within 7 days, children <1 year.
Collect
Unformed stool in a clean, airtight container with no preservative
Collect, Minimum Volume
0.5 mL stool
Pediatric Collection
0.5 mL stool
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temperature: 24 hours, Refrigerated: 5 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Formed stool, Frozen stool
Remarks
Inhibition of the C. difficile toxin by PCR assay has been observed in the presence of the following substances: Zinc Oxide paste and Vagisil creamFor botulism testing, see BOTC or BOTXAny molecular test positive for Clostridium difficile toxin gene will be reflexed to detect Clostridium difficile antigen and free toxin to aid in the interpretation of results.
