CDOS

C difficile Toxigenic Culture

Test Code: 188045

Performing Lab: LabCorp

CPT Code: 87075 001

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Synonym

Culture, Clostridioides difficile; Culture, Clostridium difficile (older nomenclature)

Specimen Type

Stool

Specimen Container

Anaerobic transport or aerobic/anaerobic bacterial swab transport containing gel preservative

Volume

One swab of stool

Specimen Handling

Transfer stool to anaerobic transport. Specimen must be properly labeled and accompanied by properly completed test request form.

Unacceptable Conditions

Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, frozen) or device; inadequate labeling; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually >72 hours); leaking specimen; specimen received in denture cup, "Cool Whip" container, margarine container, or similar container

Temperature

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Methodology

Culture

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
188046	C difficile Culture	562-9

Reflex Order Code	Reflex Order Name
188047	Cytotoxin B Production

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