Clostridium Difficile, Faeces

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	CDIF
Synonyms	C difficile
Turnaround Time	1-4 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	Faecal sample in sterile pottle
Specimen Transportation	Send fresh faeces to lab or store at 4°C
Pediatric Requirements
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals
Test Method	Rapid Immunoassay
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation	Not Required
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