| Test Name | C. DIFFICILE TOXIN B, PCR |
| Mnemonic | CDIFB |
| CPT | 87493 |
| Department | Microbiology |
| 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: 1-2 days. |
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| Methodology | PCR |
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| Reported | Monday - Sunday |
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