Newcastle Laboratories

Cl difficile Ribotyping

Clinical Background:

Performed during periods of incidence (PII) or outbreak situations under the guidance of the NuTH Director of Infection Prevention & Control or Lead Public Health Microbiologist

Performed during periods of incidence (PII) or outbreak situations under the guidance of the NuTH Director of Infection Prevention & Control or Lead Public Health Microbiologist

Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable for up to 24 hours

    Stable for up to 24 hours

  • Add On Test:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Quality Assurance:

    PHE CDRN Proficiency scheme

    PHE CDRN Proficiency scheme

  • Reference Ranges:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Factors Affecting Result:

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Referenced Documents:

    Clostridium difficle ribotyping network (CDRN)

    Clostridium difficle ribotyping network (CDRN)

Turn Around:

3 weeks (Average TAT as provided by C.difficle Ribotyping Network)

Send To:

Department of Microbiology

Freeman Hospital
Freeman Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN

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