| EX0248 C. DIFFICILE TOXIN A & B AND GDH, STOOL |
| Specimen: |
50 g (20 g min.) fresh stool in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. For patients using diapers, first, line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| NA |
72 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Immunochromatography |
| Comment: |
Also see CULTURE, CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Clostridium difficile is a bacterial pathogen that causes Pseudo-membranous colitis and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. It produces toxins A & B which are enterotoxins. A positive result is considered presumptive evidence of Clostridium diffcile infection. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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