Clostridium Difficile Toxin B | Lahalak Platform
A rapid test to detect intestinal bacterial toxins causing severe post-antibiotic diarrhea, ensuring immediate and effective treatment to prevent complications.
Scientific name: Clostridium Difficile Toxin B Test
The Clostridium difficile toxin B (CDB) toxin test is an immunoassay (usually ELISA or EIA) that detects the presence of CDB toxin in a stool sample. CDB toxin, along with CDA toxin, is the direct cause of damage to the intestinal lining and Clostridium difficile-associated colitis (CDAD), which ranges from mild diarrhea to severe pseudomembranous...
Service type
Laboratory test (Stool)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate immunological analysis to detect Clostridium difficile B toxin in a stool sample.
- Consult an infectious disease or gastroenterology specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required
- A fresh (not frozen) stool sample must be collected in a sterile container, preferably liquid or semi-liquid. Solid or compacted stool samples are not acceptable.
- The sample must be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible (within two hours) or kept in the refrigerator if a delay is unavoidable.
- The laboratory should be informed if the patient is taking any antibiotics or anti-diarrheal medications.
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