Impact of the introduction of a nucleic acid amplification test for Clostridium difficile diagnosis on stool rejection policies.

J GoretJ BlanchiP FlochO PeuchantD ChrismentR SanchezH BiessyR LemariéD LeysseneB LoutfiS MimouniT FlaoC BébéarFrancis Mégraud

Published in: Gut pathogens (2018)

Nucleic acid amplification test implementation improved compliance with recommended stool rejection policies. Laboratories should follow the recommended laboratory algorithm for the CDI diagnosis combined with the correct stool rejection policy.

Keyphrases

nucleic acid
clostridium difficile
public health
healthcare
primary care
machine learning
deep learning
quality improvement