Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA
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#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: CDIFF *ExistMnemonic>
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Ordering Recommendation:
This test will not be available in the future. The EIA is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic test. Preferred initial test for C. difficile-associated diarrhea is C. difficile toxin B Gene (tcdB) by PCR (2002838).
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology:
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
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Performed:
Sun-Sat
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Reported:
Within 24 hours
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Specimen Required:
#ExistCollect>Collect: Stool.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 mL)
Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea (Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA)
, Antibiotic-Associated Colitis Toxin Test (Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA)
, Pseudomembranous Colitis Toxin Assay (Clostridium difficile Toxins (A & B) by EIA)