Ordering Recommendation
Do not order for diagnosis of C. difficile-associated diarrhea. For research interest/epidemiological purposes only.
Mnemonic
CDIFF AB
Methodology
Antibody Neutralization
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-15 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87230
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2002553 | C. difficile Cytotoxin Antibody | 33947-3 |
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Aliases
Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Antibody by Neutralization
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.