Clostridium Culture
Comprehensive Clostridium Culture, Feces
Test
Report Includes
Specimens
Feces
Clinical Utility
To aid in the identification and differentiation of Clostridium species, this specialized anaerobic culture optimized for Clostridium detects nearly 40 beneficial and pathogenic species, including C. botulinum, C. tetani and C. perfringens, as well as C. difficile, which is often present in healthy individuals, but can be associated with antibiotic-associated diarrhea. If C. difficile is cultured at any level, the sample is automatically tested for all known toxigenic strains using an FDA-cleared, molecular diagnostic DNA assay at no additional charge.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/comprehensive-clostridium-culture/;Accessed 24-Oct-2016
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Feces
Sample Volume
2-5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Comprehensive Clostridium Culture
Stability
Ambient | 14 Days |
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Refrigerated | 14 Days |
Rejection Criteria
Specimen | Frozen |
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Test Version
9-May-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Turnaround Time
21 Days
Sample Reports
Sample Report at external website.
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022