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What is the detection limit for the C. DIFF CHEK™?

April 26, 2017detection diff limit

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What is the detection limit for the C. DIFF CHEK™?

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The C. DIFF CHEK™ test detects C. difficile glutamate dehydrogenase at levels = 0.8 ng/mL. Large amounts of this enzyme are produced by all strains so the C. DIFF CHEK™ test is very sensitive for detecting the presence of C. difficile. Also, toxigenic strains vary greatly in the amounts of toxins produced so the C. DIFF CHEK™ can be positive earlier in an infection than the toxin tests.