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Test Code CDTPSC C. difficile PCR, Screening

Important Note

For admission screening only. For diagnosis, order test code CDTP.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Rectal swab

Transport swab

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions

Sample in ThinPrep test vial can be stored at 2-8C for up to 30 days prior to testing.

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87493

LOINC Codes

30687493

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Transport: < 2 hr, ambient; up to 5 days refrigerated (2-8 C)


See Microbiology Specimen Collection:

  • See category “Rectal swab”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), MYCOLOGY, VIROLOGY

Test Components

Rectal swab

Clinical Indications

For admission screening only. For diagnosis, order test code CDTP.

Methodology

Polyermase Chain Reaction

Last Reviewed Date

08/16/2022

Additional Information

For admission screening only. For diagnosis, order test code CDTP.