| Specimen Container |
Screw capped container
|
| Specimen Requirement |
Stool(unformed)
|
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample at 2- 8oC(with ice pack).
Sample should reach laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.
|
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
1 working day
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
| Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Monday to Saturday
|
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form | |
| Additional Information |
This test can also presumptively identify the hyper virulent C.difficle 027/B1/NAP1 epidemic strain. BA0056
|
Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025
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