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Clostridium Difficle PCR (DISCONTINUED)

Test Code:

XXXXX

Synonym(s):

 

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.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

1 working day

Reference Value(s)

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

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Clostridium Difficle PCR C.DIFF C.difficile XXXXX
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