Test Code CDGDH C.Difficile Toxin and Glutamate Dehydrogenase
Reflex Tests
CDPCR (Clostridium difficile Toxin PCR)
Collection Container
Other
Specimen Required
Unformed fresh Stool
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
72 hours
Reasons for Rejection
Formed stool, Stool greater than 72 hours old, specimen not refrigerated.
Methodology
EIA
Reference Ranges
Negative
LOINC Code
34468-9
EMR Interface Order Code
51375