{"id":9184,"date":"2025-04-12T12:48:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T09:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9184"},"modified":"2025-06-28T10:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T07:58:48","slug":"clostridium-difficile-gdh-toxyn-ab-antigen-u-kali-yakisne-vyznachennya","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/diagnostics-of-gastrointestinal-diseases\/clostridium-difficile-gdh-toxyn-ab-antigen-u-kali-yakisne-vyznachennya\/","title":{"rendered":"Clostridium difficile (GDH+toxin A\/B)), antigen in stool (qualitative determination)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1348\"><strong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1093\">Clostridium difficile<\/strong> is an anaerobic bacterium that can cause severe intestinal disorders, including <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1196\">pseudomembranous colitis<\/strong>, especially after taking antibiotics or in conditions of hospitalization. Detection of its antigens and toxins is an important step in the diagnosis of intestinal infections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1483\">In the laboratory <strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1380\">Medilab Plus<\/strong> available qualitative stool examination on <strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1449\">GDH antigen and toxins A and B<\/strong>, which gives an accurate and quick answer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1506\">What does the test determine?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<li data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1609\">\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1541\">GDH (glutamate dehydrogenase)<\/strong> \u2014 an enzyme that is a marker for the presence of Clostridium difficile in the sample<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1724\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1628\">Toxin A and B<\/strong> \u2014 the main factors that cause damage to the intestinal mucosa and symptoms of infection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1754\">What do the results mean?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1959\">\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1825\"><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1782\">GDH (+), toxins (+)<\/strong> \u2014 active Clostridium difficile infection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<p data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1922\"><strong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1852\">GDH (+), toxins (\u2013)<\/strong> \u2014 possible colonization, without active inflammation (needs clarification)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1959\">\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1959\"><strong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1936\">GDH (\u2013)<\/strong> \u2014 pathogen not detected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1989\">When is the analysis prescribed?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1991\" 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data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2518\">\n<li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2352\">\n<p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2352\">Feces should be collected in <strong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2350\">sterile container<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2412\">\n<p data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2412\">Do not use laxatives or suppositories before collection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2518\">\n<p data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2518\">Sample <strong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2464\">deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible<\/strong> (can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 8\u201312 hours)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2559\">Advantages of diagnostics at Medilab Plus<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2774\">\n<li data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2623\">\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2623\">Using <strong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2621\">accurate test systems with double checking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2668\">Fast execution \u2014 <strong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2666\">up to 1 business day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2726\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2726\"><strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2701\">Qualitative determination of toxins<\/strong> for clinical decision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2774\">\n<p data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2774\">Possibility <strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2763\">doctor&#039;s consultation<\/strong> as needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2779\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2997\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2806\">Clostridium difficile<\/strong> \u2014 a dangerous infection that requires timely diagnosis.<br data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2869\" \/>Contact us <a class=\"\" 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The test detects the presence of the antigen (GDH) and toxins A and B, indicating active infection. 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