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What is the maximum days the report can be obtained for the test

Maximum Days for Obtaining Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test Report

The report for the Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test can be obtained within 1-2 days after the sample is collected and sent to the lab for analysis.

What are the prerequisites for the test Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test

  • Patient must have symptoms of Clostridium difficile infection such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever
  • Patient must have a history of recent antibiotic use
  • Patient must not have received treatment for C. difficile infection within the past 2 weeks
  • Patient must not have a known sensitivity to the test reagents

What are the measure values for the test Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test

  • Sensitivity: 90%
  • Specificity: 95%
  • Positive Predictive Value: 85%
  • Negative Predictive Value: 97%
  • Accuracy: 93%

What does this test Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test identify?

The Clostridium difficile toxin assay test identifies the presence of toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium difficile in a stool sample. This test is used to diagnose C. difficile infection (CDI), which can cause symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to severe colitis and pseudomembranous colitis. The toxins produced by C. difficile are responsible for the symptoms of CDI, and detecting these toxins in a stool sample helps confirm the diagnosis of the infection.

Why is this test Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test taken?

The Clostridium Difficile Toxin Assay Test is taken to diagnose Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). This infection is caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile, which can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and potentially life-threatening complications such as severe inflammation of the colon.

The test is typically ordered when a patient presents with symptoms of CDI, especially if they have recently been hospitalized, received antibiotics, or are immunocompromised. The test detects the presence of toxins produced by Clostridium difficile in a stool sample, confirming the diagnosis of CDI.

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