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C.difficile testing – a path for better care
C. difficile, the leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, represents a critical challenge in modern healthcare. C. difficile diagnosis is complex, as individuals can carry the bacteria without developing symptoms. Carriers harbor the bacteria without the production of the disease-causing toxins that lead to illness. Unnecessarily treating carriers not only disrupts the body’s natural balance, but can also increase vulnerability to genuine C. difficile infections.
Properly distinguishing between true infections and carriers is crucial to protecting patients from unnecessary treatments and supports antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Rapid and accurate identification of toxigenic C. difficile allows for appropriate treatment when needed, supporting patients as they recover their health, reconnect with loved ones, and reclaim their quality of life.
C. difficile testing options
A nuanced understanding of the available tests can help healthcare providers deliver accurate diagnoses, protect patients, and provide the best possible care.
By leveraging these diagnostic tools thoughtfully using a multi-step algorithmic approach, healthcare providers can ensure accurate and timely diagnosis for better patient outcomes. This approach not only addresses the immediate medical needs of patients but also allows for a healthcare experience that prioritizes appropriate treatment, recovery, and well-being.
C. DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE
The C. DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE ® test is a rapid membrane enzyme immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of Clostridium difficile glutamate dehydrogenase antigen and toxins A and B in a single reaction well.
C. DIFF CHEK – 60
An enzyme immunoassay for the detection of glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) produced by both toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains of Clostrioides difficile (formerly Clostridium).
C. DIFFICILE TOX A/B II
A second generation rapid ELISA for the detection of Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium) toxins A and B in fecal specimens.
C. DIFFICILE TOX -B TEST
A tissue culture assay for the detection of Clostridium difficile toxin B in fecal specimens.
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