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Lab Test Dictionary

Clostridium difficile Toxin

Methodology

Immunoassay


Synonyms

C. Diff Toxin

Specimen Type

Stool

Performing Lab

RCHSD Microbiology


Epic ID

LAB342

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1 day

Stat TAT

N/A


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Stool

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

Collect in clean container, refrigerate, and transport to lab within 72 hours (<24 hours preferred). If transport is delayed specimen may be frozen or submitted in AlphaTec red-capped vial containing enteric transport medium(ETM) for up to 96 hours after collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Fresh stool can be refrigerated up to 72 hours of collection before submission to the laboratory(<24 hours preferred). If transport is delayed, specimen can be frozen up to 14 days, or submitted in an AphaTec red-capped vial (ETM) up to 96 hours after co

Test Volume Required

1 gram of Stool

Minimum Test Volume

1 gram of Stool

Processing Instructions

Refer to microbiology processing manual


Initials

8/4/2017