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Faeces
Faecal Pot (Brown Top)
Yes
Please mention in Clinical Notes that C. difficile testing is required. Please note C. difficile is not performed on children under 2 years of age.
Specimen should be 5 grams of semiformed or liquid faeces
This test can be added up to 5 days from collection.
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Order of Draw (PDF)
Swab Collection Guide (PDF)
Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)
Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)
