C. DIFFICILE TOXIN B, PCR

Name: C. DIFFICILE TOXIN B, PCR
Mnemonic: CDIFB
Container: STOOL
Handling: Submit specimen in leakproof clean container. Avoid contamination with urine. Nonformed stool required. Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour. Stable refrigerated up to 5 days. TAT: Routine, 24 hours STAT: 3 hours
Methodology: PCR
Reported: Monday - Sunday
CPT: 87493
Department: Microbiology
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