Stool for Clostridioides difficile toxins A and B

Material: Feces
Test price: PLN 70.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
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Preparation for the examination

General

  • For testing, a stool sample (liquid consistency) should be collected in a disposable container (approximately 5 ml).
    The collected material should be stored in a cool place until delivered to the laboratory,
    but no longer than 2 days. Be sure to label the sample container.

Important

If the diagnostic process requires the establishment of a culture, the waiting time for the test result is extended to 4 working days.

Description

The test is performed using an immunological test and is intended to detect Clostridium difficile toxins A and B in stool samples collected from individuals suspected of having antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
NOTE:
Pursuant to the Regulation of the Minister of Health of June 26, 2020 (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1118), a positive test result is subject to mandatory reporting by the laboratory performing the test to the District Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.

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