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Tests:Clostridium Difficile, Faeces
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|C difficile | |C.difficile | ||
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| | |Specimen stable for 72 hours at 2-8°C | ||
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|Send fresh faeces to | |Send fresh faeces to laboratory or store at 4°C | ||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:41, 12 September 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | CDIF |
| Synonyms | C.difficile
C.diff |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1-4 hours |
| Stability | Specimen stable for 72 hours at 2-8°C |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Faecal sample in sterile pottle |
| Preferred | Minimal sample pea size or equivalent |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Specimens older than 72 hours
In a PVA preservative |
| Specimen Transportation | Send fresh faeces to laboratory or store at 4°C |
| Paediatric Requirements | As above |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Rapid Immunoassay |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Melanie Williams (Williams1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |