Clostridium difficile
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Sample & container required | Faecal sample. Sterile universal container |
| Sample volume | 5-10 mL |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight |
| Turnaround time | 24 hours Plus 14 days for ribotyping |
| Notes | The laboratory is not currently accredited for Detection of Clostridium difficile toxin by PCR due to a change in platform Please see the accreditation page on this website for further information |