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Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay
Ordering Recommendation
Not the preferred initial test for diagnosis of Clostridium difficile; refer to institutional policies and guidelines for C. difficile testing to support test selection. Preferred initial testing for C. difficile may be Clostridium difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR (2002838) or a glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) and/or toxin detection test performed as part of an institutionally determined algorithm.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Stool.
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)
Refrigerated.
Specimens in preservatives. Specimens submitted on swabs.
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen at -20°C: 72 hours; Frozen at -70°C: 1 week
Methodology
Cell Culture/Neutralization
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-5 days
Reference Interval
Negative - No C. difficile cytotoxin detected.
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87230
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060858 | C. difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay | 6362-8 |
Aliases
- c diff
- C. difficle cytotoxin cell assay
- Clostridioides difficile
- Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Antibody, Neutralization
- Clostridium difficile Toxin B Cytotoxin Assay
- cytotoxin cell test
