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Faeces - Clostridium difficile GDH and Toxin Test

Faeces Container - Brown Container With Specimen Spoon

Test	Faeces - Clostridium difficile GDH and Toxin Test
Common Abbreviation
Test type	EIA
Sample type	Faeces
Specimen Container Type	Faeces Container - Brown Container With Specimen Spoon
Sample Testing Amount	1-2ml liquid faeces, 'walnut' sized semi-formed faeces. If more than one investigation is requested per sample, a larger quantity of the sample is needed.

Stability
Turnaround Time	24 hours
Laboratory	Scarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes	Clostridium difficile testing will not be performed on formed samples

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.