Test Code CDIFFA C.difficile Cyto Ab
Additional Codes
2002552
Methodology
Antibody Neutralization
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Transport
Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria
Ambient temperature.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Turn Around Time
4-16 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
Test Alias
Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Antibody by Neutralization
CDIFF AB
CPT Coding
87230
EPIC Code
LAB9036
Acceptable Collection Container
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Varies
LOINC
33947-3