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Stool - culture for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile

Stool - culture for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile

Clostridium difficile, is a Gram-positive anaerobic bacillus, a bacterium responsible for the development of pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic-induced diarrhea, especiallyólly in the elderly and immunocompromised patients.

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Test description

Fecal culture for Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile

Clinical purpose

Diagnostic test performed when Clostridium difficile infection is suspected, now replaced by tests detecting bacterial toxins or genetic testing.

Patient preparation

Material: Feces