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Clostridium difficile PCR-ribotyping

Nosocomial Infections Laboratory

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Nosocomial Infections Laboratory
Lab location	Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua
Test name	Clostridium difficile PCR-ribotyping
Organisms	Clostridium difficile from outbreaks, recurrent infections and severe disease
Turnaround time	10 working days for reference specimens
Requested for surveillance	no
Notice required	no
Sample requirements	Pure culture
Media requirements	Any medium that supports the growth of the organism
Pre-transport requirements	Ambient temperature
Transport requirements	Ambient temperature
How results reported	The PCR-ribotype will be reported if the PCR-ribotyping products match those of one of the reference C. difficile PCR-ribotyping strains held by ESR.
Test form number	PHFS0647
Referral link	Download form