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Test Code LAB2405 C.DIFF GDH AG/TOXIN

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:
Required: Fresh Stool in Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 2mL

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 18-28°C 1 hours
Refrigerated 2–8°C 72 hours

Additional Instructions

Consider testing for C.diff for all patients over 6 mo. of age with clinically significant diarrhea and a history of antibiotic exposure.
If indeterminate result is obtained, test will reflex to PCR testing.

Synonyms

Clostridium difficile, Clostridioides difficile, Microbiology

Department

Microbiology