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2002552
Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Antibody by Neutralization
CDIFF AB
Ordering Recommendation
Do not order for diagnosis of C. difficile-associated diarrhea. For research interest/epidemiological purposes only.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Antibody Neutralization
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-12 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
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.
