Molecular Reagent Xpert® C. Difficile / Epi CLIA Non-Waived For GeneXpert DX System 10 Tests

Name: Molecular Reagent
Brand: Xpert®

REAGENT, IVD XPERT CDIFF/EPI N/S LF RM TEMP (10/EA)

McKesson #

1016663

Manufacturer #

GXCDIFF/EPI-10

Brand

Xpert®

Manufacturer

Cepheid

Country of Origin

Unknown

Application

Molecular Reagent

CLIA Classification

CLIA Moderate Complexity

CLIA Classified

CLIA Non-Waived

For Use With

For GeneXpert DX System

Number of Tests

10 Tests

Sample Type

Stool Sample

Specialty

Molecular

Test Category

Digestive

Test Format

Cartridge

Test Name

C. Difficile / Epi

Test Type

Molecular Diagnostic

Time to Results

45 Minute Results

UNSPSC Code

41116011

Numerous outbreaks caused by the epidemic strain of C. difficile (027/NAP1/BI strain) highlight the need for rapid and accurate differentiation of C. difficile 027/NAP1/BI strains in order to stay ahead of an outbreak
Higher risk of cross contamination with 027/NAP1/BI strain due to more efficient sporulation
027/NAP1/BI strain has been identified as a cause of outbreaks around the world
Incremental costs due to C. difficile infection can be as high as $7,1799 per patient
Xpert C. difficile/Epi is the first commercially available test in the world to detect and differentiate the epidemic strain of C. difficile (027/NAP1/BI). With rapid and accurate identification of the epidemic strain, Infection control professional can stay ahead of potential outbreak
Innovative multiplex design enables detection of C. difficile Infection (CDI) and 027/NAP1/BI strain call-out in a single cartridge
On-demand testing of samples from suspected CDI patients provides on-demand epidemiological surveillance data clinicians can act on
Monitoring and reporting of the epidemic strain enables clinicians to improve infection control efforts
Cepheid’s Xpert C. difficile/Epi test provides on demand results you can trust and empowers your clinical team to better manage patients