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HelpTest ID NBLD0564 Clostridioides difficile by NAAT with reflex to Toxin A/B
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile or Non-Sterile Container - Stool
Note: Testing is only performed on fresh liquid or loose stool specimens. Formed stool specimens will be rejected.
Molecular testing will be cancelled if previous testing has been performed within the last 7 days.
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Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2-3 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
87493
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Analytical Time
1 day
AKA
Cdif, C-Dif, C Diff, Stool, Clostridium difficile toxin
Additional Information
If Clostridioides difficile by NAAT is detected, it will reflex to Clostridioides difficile Toxin A/B (LABS1063) at an additional charge.