Tests:Clostridium Difficile, Faeces: Difference between revisions
Tests:Clostridium Difficile, Faeces
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|C difficile | |C difficile | ||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|1-4 hours | |1-4 hours | ||
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|Stability - Add test | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen Type | |Specimen Type | ||
|Faecal sample in sterile pottle | |Faecal sample in sterile pottle | ||
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|Preferred | |||
|Minimal sample pea size or equivalent | |||
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|Acceptable | |||
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|Unacceptable | |||
|Specimens older than 72 hours | |||
In a PVA preservative | |||
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|Specimen Transportation | |Specimen Transportation | ||
|Send fresh faeces to lab or store at 4°C | |Send fresh faeces to lab or store at 4°C | ||
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| | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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|Minimum Volume | |||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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Revision as of 08:43, 13 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | CDIF |
| Synonyms | C difficile |
| Test Availabilty | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1-4 hours |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | 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 lab or store at 4°C |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Rapid Immunoassay |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
Comments | |