Ordering Recommendation
Not the preferred initial test for diagnosis of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile-associated diarrhea. Preferred initial test is Clostridium difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR (2002838).
Mnemonic
CDIFTX
Methodology
Cell Culture/Neutralization
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in preservatives. Specimens submitted on swabs.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen at -20°C: 72 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 1 week
Reference Interval
Negative - No C. difficile cytotoxin detected.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87230
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060858 | C. difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay | 6362-8 |
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Aliases
- c diff
- C. difficle cytotoxin cell assay
- Clostridioides difficile
- Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Antibody, Neutralization
- Clostridium difficile Toxin B Cytotoxin Assay
- cytotoxin cell test
Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay