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Collection Container
Sterile leak-proof screw-cap container.
Specimen Type
Stool
Reference Values
C. DIFFICILE A+B TOXIN: NEGATIVE
Method
NAAT-Nucleic Amplification test
CPT
87493
LOINC
54067-4
Performing Laboratory
Specimen Required
Fresh, loose unformed stool.
Test will not be performed on formed stool per Laboratory protocol.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 Grams of fresh loose unformed stool
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday
Special Handling
Refrigerate immediately following collection.
If greater than 24hrs, freeze.