| EX0453 CULTURE CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE |
| Specimen: |
5 g (1 g min.) fresh stool in Anaerobic transport medium. Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
48 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Conventional anaerobic culture and Automated Identification |
| Comment: |
Also see C. DIFFICILE TOXIN A and B, STOOL. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
C.difficile is a major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. Timely diagnosis is important to stop the offending antibiotic. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Gastroenterologist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
Does not include ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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