Clostridioides Difficile Culture (DISCONTINUED) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Screw cap container
Specimen Requirement	Stool in screw-capped container
Specimen Storage/Transport	To be sent within two hours to the laboratory.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Negative : 2 – 4 days, Positive : 6 – 10 days
Reference Value(s)	C. difficile (Toxic strain); C. difficile (Non-toxic strain); No Clostridioides difficile isolated
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Bacteriology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Monday - Saturday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Change History Notes

10 May 2022 12:00 AM

DISCONTINUED.
12 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Test Name, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT, Reference Value(s), Day and Time Performed.

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025