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MCL
Laboratory specimen collection and test information |
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Stool
in Screw cap jar |
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C
Diff Toxin |
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Alternative
name(s) |
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Lab section |
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When performed |
24 hours / 7 days
(Monday-Friday) |
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When reported |
Monday-Friday |
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Sunquest code |
CDIFAB or C DIFF TOXIN
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SMS code |
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Important
notes: |
Specimen must be
received by noon for same day reporting. Up to two bowel movements will be
accepted. Repeat: negative in one week, positive in 14 days. Liquid or soft
stools only; soft stool assumes the shape of the container. |
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Rejection criteria: |
Leaking
specimen, Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen. Hard or formed stool, swab and
dry stool on stick are not acceptable |
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Transportation
notes: |
within 1hr, RT;
1-24hr, 4C |
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Specimen
preparation: |
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MCL Web Resources
Last revised 11/07/2011
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