79177-2
LaboratoryClostridioides difficile glutamate dehydrogenase and toxins A+B [Presence] in Stool by Rapid immunoassay
Definition
The detection of both C. difficile antigen (glutamate dehydrogenase, GDH) and toxins A and B in a stool specimen. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Alere's C. diff Quik Chek Complete(R), a rapid immunoassay that screens for the presence of C. difficile GDH antigens and confirms the presence of toxigenic C. difficile by detection of toxins A and B. The Alere Quick Chek Complete assay takes 25 minutes to complete, including 15 minutes for specimen incubation and 10 minutes for reaction with substrate.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Clostridioides difficile glutamate dehydrogenase & toxins A+B
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Stool
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA.rapid
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
C diff GDH + toxins A+B Stl Ql IA.rapid
Display Name
C. difficile glutamate dehydrogenase and toxins A+B IA.rapid Ql (Stl)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79177-2?
LOINC code 79177-2 identifies "Clostridioides difficile glutamate dehydrogenase and toxins A+B [Presence] in Stool by Rapid immunoassay". The detection of both C. difficile antigen (glutamate dehydrogenase, GDH) and toxins A and B in a stool specimen. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Alere's C. diff Quik Chek Complete(R), a rapid immunoassay that screens for the presence of C. difficile GDH antigens and confirms the presence of toxigenic C. difficile by detection of toxins A and B. The Alere Quick Chek Complete assay takes 25 minutes to complete, including 15 minutes for specimen incubation and 10 minutes for reaction with substrate.
What does 79177-2 measure?
This code measures Clostridioides difficile glutamate dehydrogenase & toxins A+B in Stool. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.