Laboratory Medicine Program

C. difficile toxin assay
(CDIFF, Clostridium difficile)

Clinical Decription:
Clostridiodes difficile Toxin Assay on BD MAX™ System is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct, qualitative detection of the Clostridioides difficile toxin B gene (tcdB) in human liquid or soft stool specimens from patients suspected of having Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).

Method: PCR; BD Max

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Stool
Volume: 10 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: Formed stool or specimens submitted in Enteric Pathogen Media, Starplex SAF or a swab are unacceptable.

Testing Schedule(s): Daily.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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