A formed stool specimen from an asymptomatic patient is subm… | 마이메르시 MyMerci
Microbiology · 임상미생물학
문제
A formed stool specimen from an asymptomatic patient is submitted for C. difficile NAAT. What is the best laboratory action under appropriate testing stewardship?
1Test every formed specimen to detect colonization
2Culture aerobically only
3Report toxin disease without testing
4Reject or defer testing according to policy because testing is intended for compatible diarrheal illness✓ 정답
해설
Molecular tests can detect colonization as well as disease. Testing should be limited to patients with clinically compatible diarrhea and appropriate specimens under the laboratory's policy.
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