CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN A & B, STOOL
| Clostridium difficile is a bacterial pathogen that causes Pseudo-membranous colitis and antibiotic associated diarrhoea. It produces toxins A & B which are enterotoxins. A positive result is considered presumptive evidence of Clostridium diffcile infection |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN A & B, STOOL
| Test Code | C-06 |
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| Test Description | **CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN A & B, STOOL |
| Clinical Category | Infections |
| Sample | 2 g (0.5 g min.) fresh stool in a sterile container.. For patients using diapers, first line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption |
| Method/Technology | Immunochromatography |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |