Specimen Requirements
Title
Clostridium Difficile Toxin/GDH w/ Reflex to PCR
Specimen Requirement
Collect fresh stool in sterile, leak-proof container without media, preservative, or metal ion. Cap securely.
5 grams or 5 mL UNFORMED STOOL
Methodology
Stability
Room Temperature Unacceptaqble, Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen 30 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3 days Set Up Mon-Fri PM
Clinical Use
Aids in the diagnosis of antibiotic-related colitis, diagnosis of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudo-membranous colitis.
Test Code
CLDT