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Clostridium Difficile Toxins A & B (DISCONTINUED)

Test Code:

XXXXX

Synonym(s):

 

Specimen Container

Screw cap container

Specimen Requirement

Fresh stool (one teaspoon or about 10 mm3 of stool)

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

2 - 3 days

Reference Value(s)

-

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Immunology/Serology

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

in a clean leak-proof container with a tight-fitting lid. If it is not possible to despatch the stool sample to the laboratory within the same day, the sample should be kept at 2 – 8 °C in the refrigerator. Please note: Stool in transport media, on swabs, mixed in urine or preservatives, is not appropriate for testing and will have to be rejected. BA0055

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Clostridium Difficile Toxins A & B XXXXX C.DIFF C.difficile
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