| EX0374 CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE DETECTION PCR |
| Specimen: |
5g (3g min.) stool in a leak-proof screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| NA |
72 hrs |
NA |
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| Method: |
PCR |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
C. difficile testing may be ordered when a person hospitalized for more than three days has frequent watery stools, abdominal pain, fever, and/or nausea during or following a course of antibiotics or following recent gastrointestinal surgery. Testing may be ordered for outpatients when someone develops these symptoms within 6-8 weeks after taking antibiotics, several days after chemotherapy, or when a person has a chronic gastrointestinal disorder. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Gastroenterologist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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