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
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