Clostridium difficile Rapid Test – Quick Detection of C. difficile Antigen

The Clostridium difficile Rapid Test – BaseCheck from TPT Medical is a high-accuracy lateral flow immunoassay designed for the qualitative detection of C. difficile antigen in human faecal samples. This test provides a rapid and reliable tool for diagnosing Clostridium difficile infections (CDI), a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and serious intestinal complications.

Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that produces toxins responsible for gastrointestinal disease, ranging from mild diarrhea to life-threatening colitis. It is one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections, especially in patients undergoing antibiotic treatment, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

The Clostridium difficile Rapid Test helps healthcare professionals quickly determine whether symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain are due to CDI. Early detection facilitates timely isolation, treatment, and prevention of hospital outbreaks.

This test delivers results in just 10 minutes, making it suitable for point-of-care testing, hospital laboratories, and gastroenterology clinics. It detects the presence of C. difficile antigens directly from stool samples using specific antibodies, offering a fast and non-invasive diagnostic alternative to traditional culture methods and ELISA, which are time-consuming and require specialized lab facilities.

Key Benefits

• Rapid detection of Clostridium difficile antigen in faecal samples

• Results available in 10 minutes

• Supports early diagnosis and control of CDI outbreaks

• Easy-to-use, ready-to-use cassette format

• Minimizes unnecessary antibiotic treatments

• Ideal for use in clinical labs and inpatient settings

• Professional-grade for in-vitro diagnostics

CDI is a significant cause of morbidity in healthcare environments. The test aids in differentiating infectious diarrhea from other gastrointestinal disorders and enables faster treatment decisions, especially in patients with recent antibiotic exposure.

The test uses monoclonal antibodies with high specificity for Clostridium difficile GDH antigen, ensuring accurate detection and reduced risk of false results. Its convenience and speed help optimize patient care and infection control protocols.

Package Contents

10 test cassettes
10 specimen collection tubes with buffer
10 disposable pipettes
1 instruction leaflet

Technical Specifications

Sample type: Human faeces
Detection time: 10 minutes
Detection method: Antigen – qualitative
Storage temperature: 2°C to 30°C
Test format: Cassette
Intended use: Professional in-vitro diagnostics
Package size: 10 individually packed kits