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 Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
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 Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
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