| Ordering Code | 7124 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | C. difficile Nucleic Acid Amplify |
| Alias | Clostridium difficile toxin B gene Clostridium difficile PCR |
| Preferred Specimen | Unpreserved stool |
| Preferred Container | Sterile Container |
| Optimum Volume | 5 gm |
| Collection Instructions | It is recommended that only one non-formed stool specimen sent for testing and one sample per patient |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated If specimen is transported >1 day after collection, specimen must be frozen |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 2 Days Frozen: 5 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Formed stool, Stool in transport solution, Specimen older than stability limits, Stool in preservative, 24 hour collection, Barium stool, Stool contaminated with urine, Meconium stool, Rectal swab, Stool received in tissue or diaper |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 2 Days |
| Methodology | Real-time PCR |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA Amplification | ALL | NOT DETECTED | NOT DETECTED | ||||||
| Status | ALL | See report. |