ClostridiumPCR
PCR: Clostridium Botulinum Toxin Genes
Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: BTA0040
CPT: 87798
PCR: Clostridium Botulinum Toxin Genes
Synonym(s): |
Clostridium botulinum toxin gene PCR, Botulism |
Requisition Form |
G-27A |
Test Description |
Detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin genes by PCR (Note: this detects the presence of toxin genes, which may or may not actively express toxin) |
Pre-Approval Needed |
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Supplemental Information Required |
Patient History |
Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
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Minimum Volume/Size Required |
Feces
Vomitus or gastric aspirate
Food
Wound swab
Tissue
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
Wound and tissue
All others
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Transport Medium |
Isolates sent in anaerobic transport media |
Specimen Labeling |
Human
Non-Human, Environmental or Food
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
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Method |
PCR |
Turn-around Time |
7- 14 days |
Interferences/Limitations |
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Common Causes for Rejection |
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Additional Information |
May be paired with Culture: Botulinum (human) and/or Botulinum- Toxin assay |