What's measured?
Clostrium Difficile DNA
Clostridium difficile (commonly called C. difficile or C. diff) is a type of bacteria that is associated with diarrhea resulting from antibiotic use. C. difficile testing and C. difficile toxin tests identify the presence of these bacteria, genes associated with toxin production, and/or detect the toxins produced by them. C. difficile testing may be ordered following recent hospitalization, surgery or antibiotic use. Tests for C. difficile may be ordered to help diagnose the cause of diarrhea and general gastrointestinal symptoms.
How this test is measured
This test measures levels of Toxic Bacteria called C Difficile by taking a stool sample
What does C. difficile do to your body?
C. difficile is a serious problem that must be treated when diagnosed. The antibiotics that tend to lead to C. difficile infections include fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, penicillins, and clindamycin.
And once C. difficile is in your system, it will attack the lining of your intestine, causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. In serious cases, it may lead to an inflamed colon and patches of raw tissue that can bleed or produce pus.
It’s important that you use a C. difficile test like ours to find out conclusively if you have an infection. C difficile can be easily treated if caught early. Immediate testing followed by proper diagnosis and treatment is key.
Once detected, treating C. difficile is fairly easy with the use of a specialized antibiotic.
How our C. difficile testing methods work
We’ve made the process of detecting C. difficile easy. Simply order our C. difficile test kit online. Every kit comes complete with instructions and the appropriate specimen container.
Once received, place a sample of your stool in the sample container and mail it back to us.
In just days, an online nurse will contact you, via phone or email, to deliver your results. We’ll also store your results for you, with easy, anytime access, on our secure online portal.
Should you have questions about your results or require medical advice, we’re standing by. Our online doctors can recommend a full treatment plan or refer you to a gastrointestinal specialist or alternative health practitioner.
You’re not alone in your struggle with C. difficile. Diagnose at Home makes it easy for you to detect and treat your C. difficile before it becomes a serious problem.
If you are experiencing violent diarrhea following treatment with antibiotics, order one of our c difficile test kits today.