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  TEST NAME Clostridium perfringens Alpha & Beta Toxins and Clostridioides difficile (Previously known as "Clostridium difficile") Toxins A & B PCR (MDL-6025)
  SECTION Molecular R & D
  SPECIMENS (5 gm) Feces or Intestinal content
(5 gm) Intestine
Fecal swabs

A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable.

Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not ideal samples for PCR.


  SPECIES Porcine
  PRICING $38.50
  SAMPLE CONTAINER Sterile container
  SHIPPING PRESERVE Cold Pack
  DAYS TESTED M-F
  ESTIMATED TURNAROUND 1-2 business days
  TEST COMMENTS

This PCR test detects:


  • Clostridium perfringens Alpha & Beta toxins
  • Clostridioides difficile (Previously known as "Clostridium difficile") toxins A & B.

A gel bacterial swab is not acceptable

Cotton tipped and/or wooden shaft swabs are not ideal samples for PCR


Reported as Positive, Negative, or Suspect with Ct values.

  PROCEDURES Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  DELIVERY METHOD Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended
  SECTION GROUP Molecular Research and Development