Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD54123Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Clostridium difficile Culture with Reflex to Toxin B, Real‑Time PCR, Isolate
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
C. difficile causes 50‑75% of antibiotic‑associated colitis and greater than 90% of antibiotic‑associated pseudomembranous colitis. Pathogenic C. difficile produce two potent toxins, toxin A and toxin B, that cause diarrhea and colitis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture‑based
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Stool
Volume
5 g or 5 mL
Minimum Volume
2 g or 2 mL
Container
sterile screw‑cap container
Collection Instructions
Toxin is heat labile. Freeze as soon as possible. Submit frozen stool in sterile screw‑cap container.
Causes for Rejection
Received room temperature; received in Cary‑Blair transport; specimen other than liquid or semi‑formed stool; stool in preservative or mixed with urine; specimen in wrong transport container
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | 7 days at −70 °C (not established at −20 °C) |