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
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen (-20°C): 3 days
Frozen (-70°C): 7 days
Methodology
Cell Culture/Neutralization
Reference Range
Negative - No C. difficile cytotoxin detected
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes