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HelpTest Code MSB Clostridioides difficile Toxin
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB253 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC03955 |
| Service code | 23024 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit one of the following
| Preferred: |
| Stool container |
Specimen Type: Fresh (2 hours old), watery, diarrhoeal stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0mL
Collection Instructions: Random collection
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Unacceptable condition |
Frozen stool
Stool specimen contaminated with urine.
Formed, non-diarrhoeal stools. |
| Special instructions |
Not suitable for patients receiving laxative therapy.
Test not recommended for infants less than 1 year of age. |
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Reflex testing: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Interval
Not detected.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Detection of Clostridioides difficile toxin in specimen
Update
Last updated 7/9/2026
LOINC Code Information
34712-0