Clostridioides difficile Toxin ELISA
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Bacteriology | Mon-Fri | 1-3 days |
Price:
$50.00
Description
Clostridioides difficile (previously known as Clostridium difficile) toxin enzyme immunoassay is used to detect the presence of toxins A and B produced by toxigenic strains of Clostridioides difficile toxins, the major cause of pseudomembraneous colitis and many cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Clostridioides difficile toxin enzyme immunoassay is performed in conjunction with Clostridioides difficile culture.
Specimens Required
Fresh feces must reach the lab within 24 hours of collection due to the sensitivity of Clostridioides difficile toxin. If shipping within 24 hours is not possible, freeze immediately and ship overnight frozen on dry ice.
Sampling Requirements
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Specimen should be submitted in tightly sealed, leak-proof, containers free of feed or bedding debris
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
Please note, if additional testing on the feces is to be performed, for example parasitology testing, a second non-frozen sample should be submitted.
Although this assay can be performed on most animal species, robust validation data is not available for non-routine species, such as zoo animals. Please contact the laboratory if you have questions on validation for a specific species.
Although this assay can be performed on most animal species, robust validation data is not available for non-routine species, such as zoo animals. Please contact the laboratory if you have questions on validation for a specific species.
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information.
To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.