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 mLStool, LiquidSterile container FrozenPreserved 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
Ambient2 hours
Frozen3 days (-20°C)
Frozen1 week (-70°C)
Refrigerated72 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.