C difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay
Test Mnemonic
CTOXIN
CPT Codes
- 87230 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Clostridium difficile Cytotoxin Cell Assay
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Stool, Liquid | Sterile container | Frozen | Preserved specimens and specimens on swabs are not acceptable |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Frozen | 3 days (-20°C) |
| Frozen | 1 week (-70°C) |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cell Culture | |
| Neutralization |
Reference Range
Special Info
Preserved specimens and specimens on swabs are not acceptable.