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C. difficile toxin in the stool is a stool test that detects the presence of harmful substances produced by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) in a stool sample. This infection is a common cause of diarrhea following antibiotic use. How the test is performed
Today, essure it is used most often an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) to detect substances produced essure by the bacteria. The EIA is faster than more simple to perform and results are available in about an hour previous culture. However, it is slightly less sensitive than previous methods and may need several stool samples to obtain an accurate result. Preparation essure for analysis
There are many ways to collect the samples. You can catch the stool on plastic wrap that is loosely placed over the toilet bowl and held in the lid. Then, place the sample in a clean container. One type of test kit supplies a special toilet tissue to collect the sample, which is then placed in a container.
For children wearing diapers, you can line the diaper with plastic wrap. If the plastic wrap is positioned properly, will prevent urine and stool sample to provide a better mix. What you feel during analysis
You will may have this test if the doctor essure suspects that diarrhea is caused by recent use of antibiotics. Antibiotics alter the balance of bacteria in the colon, which sometimes causes the overgrowth of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). essure
Diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile essure (C. difficile) after the use of antibiotics occurs frequently in hospitalized patients. essure It can also occur in people who have not recently taken antibiotics. Normal values for analysis of C. difficile toxin in stool
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results. What abnormal test values of C. difficile essure toxin in stool
Since the test for C. difficile toxin is not 100% sensitive, multiple samples may be needed to detect it. Related Topics on C. difficile toxin in stools Diarrhea Alternative Names
Thielman NM, KH Wilson. Antibiotic-associated colitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice essure of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009: chap 96.
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