C.Difficile Toxin A&B

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsC. difficile Toxin A & B test detects toxins produced by the Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) bacteria in stool samples. These toxins can cause inflammation of the colon, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and colitis, especially after antibiotic use. The test helps diagnose C. difficile infection.

What type of sample is required for this test?Stool

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

C. difficile Toxin A & B test detects toxins produced by the Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) bacteria in stool samples. These toxins can cause inflammation of the colon, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and colitis, especially after antibiotic use. The test helps diagnose C. difficile infection.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Stool
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 1 – 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.

Related Sunridge care

Learn how Sunridge approaches Digestive Conditions and ask whether this test is appropriate for your clinical question.