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C. difficile tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-465 C. difficile Toxin A & B and GDH Stool Test This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of Clostridioides difficile toxins A and B, and the glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen in a stool sample.	Stool	Daily (same-day PCR confirmation if needed)	550.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen", "C. difficile Toxin A", "C. difficile Toxin B"] Parameters [{"name": "GDH Antigen", "reference_range": "Negative"}, {"name": "Toxin A", "reference_range": "Negative"}, {"name": "Toxin B", "reference_range": "Negative"}, {"name": "Xpert C. difficile PCR", "reference_range": "Negative"}] Preparation ["No special preparation needed", "Collect 2 g (minimum 0.5 g) of fresh stool in a sterile container", "Do not collect sample if patient is on high-dose stool softeners or enemas; wait 48 hours"] Indications ["Suspected antibiotic-associated diarrhea", "Evaluation of recurrent CDI", "Screening in high-risk patients"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 6364-7 ICD-10: A04.7, Z86.19, Z20.8 Clinical summary This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of Clostridioides difficile toxins A and B, and the glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) antigen in a stool sample.

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C. difficile: overview

Investigating the sudden onset of severe, watery diarrhea, severe abdominal cramping, and fever—particularly after a recent course of antibiotics—requires immediate, highly specific diagnostic action to halt severe colon inflammation. As a critical diagnostic tool in our Microbiology and Enteric services, C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) testing utilizes advanced molecular PCR and rapid toxin immunoassays to directly detect the bacteria's destructive toxins (Toxin A and B) or its genetic material in your stool. By leveraging state-of-the-art microbiological technology, this crucial screening definitively confirms this highly contagious, hospital-acquired infection, offering the critical clarity needed to safely guide your healthcare provider in immediately stopping the offending antibiotics, prescribing targeted eradication therapies, and initiating strict isolation protocols. Trusted for gastrointestinal diagnostic excellence across top diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures absolute patient confidentiality, uncompromising diagnostic precision, and incredibly prompt turnaround times. Protect your digestive resilience—schedule your C. difficile testing in UAE, coordinate a highly discreet home sample collection, or consult our dedicated medical specialists.

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