Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) GDH Toxin A/B

Synonyms

• C DIFF GDH TOXIN A&B EIA
• CDIFF
• CLOSTRIDIUM
• CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE EIA
• LAB257

Cerner Name

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) GDH Toxin A/B Antigen (Northwell Hospitals Only)

Clinical Info

This test detects antigens produced by C. difficile: GDH and Toxin A/B.
Only liquid stool specimens are acceptable. Formed stool will be rejected. For hospital use only. Outpatient should use Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) GDH Toxin A/B with Reflex to Molecular Detection.

Specimen Sources

Stool

Specimen Types

Stool

Specimen Volume

5 g (minimum volume:  1 g) of liquid or soft stool (specimen should conform to shape of container).

Container

Sterile container

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Sterile container
Specimen: 5 g (minimum volume:  1 g) of liquid or soft stool (specimen should conform to shape of container). 
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
 
Note: Formed stools should not be tested, as positive results in asymptomatic patients generally represent colonization rather than Clostridioides difficile associated disease. Submit only 1 specimen per episode. Repeat testing will offer no further useful clinical information.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate (2-8 C)

Specimen Stability

72 hours

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday 
 

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87324
 
LOINC Code: 
    GDG Antigen - 57901-1
    Toxin A and B: 34468-9

PDM

5700550

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms