Collect	Sterile Screw Cap Container
	Transport	Refrigerated
	Minimum Volume	1.0 mL Fresh Stool
	Remarks	Fresh stool only, no preservatives. Testing is recommended for any patient older than 6 months with clinically significant diarrhea and history of exposure to antibiotic.
	Notes	Assay is a rapid screening test to detect for the presence of both C. difficile Toxin A & Toxin B, but does not distinguish between the two individual toxins.

87324 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes