Comprehensive Clostridium Culture, Stool
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Clinical Utility
To aid in the identification and differentiation of Clostridium species, this specialized anaerobic culture optimized for Clostridium detects nearly 40 beneficial and pathogenic species, including C. botulinum, C. tetani and C. perfringens, as well as C. difficile, which is often present in healthy individuals, but can be associated with antibiotic-associated diarrhea. If C. difficile is cultured at any level, the sample is automatically tested for all known toxigenic strains using an FDA-cleared, molecular diagnostic DNA assay at no additional charge.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/comprehensive-clostridium-culture/;Accessed 24-Oct-2016
Result Included
- Clostridium Culture
Test Location
Doctor's Data
Specimen
Specimen Type
Stool
Volume
Sample Volume
2-5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Comprehensive Clostridium Culture
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated |
|---|---|
| 14 Days | 14 Days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Frozen |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
21 Days
Sample Report
Sample Report at external website.
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-05-09