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How long does it take to get lab results for stool cultures being tested for c difficile?

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Usually if : You are testing for c. Difficile toxin, 2 or 3 days.

Answered 7/24/2013

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Very quick: C diff pcr is available same day. Depending on the assay, the turnaround is very fast.

Answered 12/19/2017

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