Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Lab Investigations

Screen Test (PHOL - Thunder Bay)

C. difficile GDH Antigen by Rapid Enzyme Immunoassay

AND

C. difficile Toxins A/B by Rapid Enzyme Immunoassay

Notes

  • Stool sample must be loose, conforming to shape of container

  • Add Confirmatory Test if screen test indefinitive

Results

Both GDH Ag and Toxin A/B detected

GDH Ag: Detected
Toxin A/B: Not Detected

GDH Ag: Not Detected
Toxin A/B: Detected

GDH Ag: Invalid
Toxin A/B: Invalid

Both GDH Ag and Toxin A/B not detected