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Clostridium difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR
2002838
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Ordering Recommendation
Recommended rapid, stand-alone diagnostic test for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection in symptomatic patients.
Mnemonic
CDIFF PCR
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Soft or liquid stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL stool to a clean, unpreserved 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 media or preservatives.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval
Not detected
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
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
87493
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2002839 | C. difficile toxin B test source | 31208-2 |
| 2002840 | C. difficile toxin B gene (tcdB), PCR | 54067-4 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- C diff
- C. difficile PCR
- C. difficile PCR test
- C. difficile tcdB by PCR
- Cdiff
- Clostridioides difficile
- Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR
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