Test Name
Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Alternate DescriptionC. diff
Availability7 days a week
Lab Section
Virology
Fluid TypeStool
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Random stool container on ice
Critical ValueAll positives phoned to floor or physician.
Summary Test NameStool Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Specimen Preparation OutreachKeep refrigerated until courier pickup
Specimen Stability5 days at 2-8 degree C
Minimum Volume1 mL
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats24 hours
Test ResultsPos/Neg
Additional Test InformationStool specimen MUST take shape of container. Any stool that is formed will automatically be rejected.