Guidance

Clostridium difficile: updated guidance on diagnosis and reporting

Types of test for Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and how to achieve the most accurate results for infection testing.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 6 March 2012

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This revised guidance to healthcare providers identifies which 2 types of tests - when used in combination - will deliver the most accurate results for C. difficile infection testing.

Published 6 March 2012