C difficile enterotoxin B & epidemic 027/NAP1/BI strain (Cepheid Xpert C. difficile/Epi assay)
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Indications
- diagnosis of C difficile colitis
- detects if C difficile is the epidemic 027/NAP1/BI strain
Contraindications
More general terms
References
- ↑ FDA NEWS RELEASE: April 8, 2011 FDA clears test for bacteria that can cause serious intestinal disease http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm250498.htm
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Choosing Wisely. Feb 23, 2015 Infectious Diseases Society of America Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question http://www.choosingwisely.org/doctor-patient-lists/infectious-diseases-society-of-america/