Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea; Antibiotic Associated Pseudomembranous Colitis; C. difficile Toxin
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Clostridium difficile Toxin, Feces
Test ID: CDIFF
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)
Report Includes
Clostridium difficile Toxin gene
Specimens
Feces (Liquid or very soft)
Test Version
8-Jun-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Feces (Liquid or very soft)
Collection Containers
Sterile Container
Sample Volume
5-20 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect fresh stool in sterile container. Do NOT use container with transport media. Specimen must conform to the shape of the container.
Handling Information
Store specimen at 2-8°C for up to 24 hours. Freeze at -20°C after 24 hours. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Version
8-Jun-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C difficile Toxin Gene |
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Test Version
8-Jun-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDIFF | 8515C. Difficle Toxin Gene (LAMP) |
Test Version
8-Jun-2023