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| Title | CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN/GDH WITH REFLEX TO PCR |
| Specimen Requirement | <p>Collect fresh stool in sterile, leak-proof container without media, preservative, or metal ion. Cap securely.</p>
<p><strong>5 grams or 5 mL UNFORMED STOOL</strong></p> |
| Methodology | |
| Stability | Room Temperature Unacceptaqble, Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen 30 days |
| Reference Range | By Report* |
| Turnaround | 3 days Set Up Mon-Fri PM |
| Clinical Use | <p>Aids in the diagnosis of antibiotic-related colitis, diagnosis of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudo-membranous colitis.</p> |
| Test Code | CLDT |
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