Test Details

Mnemonic

CLDT

Ordering Code

3688800

CPT-4 Code(s)

87230

Specimen Information

Collect

Stool

Specimen Preparation

Collect 1.0 mL unpreserved stool and send frozen in sterile screw capped plastic stool container.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Samples in preservative. Specimens submitted on swabs.

Stability

Room temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen (-20°C): 3 days
Frozen (-70°C): 7 days

Methodology

Cell Culture/Neutralization
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Reference Range

Negative - No C. difficile cytotoxin detected
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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