- Test Name
- C.DIFFICILE TOXIN DNA;STOOL
- Aliases
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, CDAD, Antibiotic associated diarrhea
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CDIFTDST
- LOINC Test Code
- 54067-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Toxin gene detection from stool for diagnosis of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
- Reorder interval
- 7 days
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
DNA is reserved for GDH/Tox discrepancy
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sterile container, storage at room temperature
- Criteria for Rejection
Solid stool
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Regional microbiology labs
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18