Special Instructions
A separate specimen is required for culture.
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Information
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For more information, please view the literature below.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Stool or proctoscopic specimen
Volume
5 g
Container
Sterile screw-cap container or stool transport vial (Para-Pak® white clean vial), no preservative
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at 2°C to 8°C and transport to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. If a longer period is required, the specimen should be frozen at –70°C or maintained on dry ice.
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, room temperature) or device; improper labeling; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); leaking specimen; specimen received in denture cup, “Cool Whip” container, margarine container, or similar container
Test Details
Use
Aid in the diagnosis of antibiotic-associated colitis
Methodology
Cytotoxin by tissue culture
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180448 | C difficile, Cytotoxin B | 46131-9 | 180448 | C difficile, Cytotoxin B | 46131-9 |
| Reflex Table for C difficile, Cytotoxin B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080820 | Result | 080821 | Result 1 | 46131-9 | |
| Reflex Table for C difficile, Cytotoxin B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080820 | Result | 080822 | Result 2 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for C difficile, Cytotoxin B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080820 | Result | 080823 | Result 3 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for C difficile, Cytotoxin B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080820 | Result | 080824 | Result 4 | N/A | |
| Reflex Table for C difficile, Cytotoxin B | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 080820 | Result | 080825 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | N/A | |
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