Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Faeces C. Difficile (PCR)

Test/Investigation

Bacterial isolates of clinical significance including antimicrobial sensitivity testing: Faeces C. Difficile (PCR)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Microbiology)

Comments/Precautions

Please do not send duplicate samples within 28 days. Formed stools will not be tested.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

12 to 24Hrs delay refrigerate

Sample type

Faeces (Blue top or other sterile container)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

4 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH