Clostridium difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87493 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Soft or liquid stool. Specimen Preparation:Transfer 1 mL stool to a clean, unpreserved transport vial (RDL Supply# 40910). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 0.5 mL). Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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