Clostridium difficile detection and toxine determination
Which test do we use?
Détection of Clostridium difficile antigen and toxin determination with a fast immuno-assay
Sampling instructions
Fresh stool samples in a sterile recipient.
Storage conditions
The sample should be analysed at most 2 hours after production. If the sample is kept at 2 to 8°C, the analysis can be performed up to 72 hours after production of the sample.
Important advice
Old and badly stored samples are not processed. This analysis is not performed on stool samples with normal consistency.
Frequence
Daily
Reference values
Negative
Delivery time of the result
On average: 4 days
Accredited
No
RIZIV-code
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Loinc-code
Ag: 34712-0
Toxin: 34713-8
Laatste wijziging op: 13/01/2023