CPG

Ordering Stool Test for Investigation of Suspected Infectious Diarrhea

PUBLISHED: 1998	REVISED:January 2008
TOPIC: Infectious diarrhea	SCOPE: Laboratory testing for diarrhea
ABSTRACT: This full text laboratory testing guideline provides information on who to test for infectious diarrhea as well as the appropriate tests.
TARGET POPULATION: Patients with diarrhea
EXCLUSIONS: • Patients involved in a community or hospital outbreak. • Food handlers to whom Public Health regulations apply. • Where an infectious etiology is not a consideration.

Summary: Investigation of Suspected Infectious Diarrhea

Guideline: Investigation of Suspected Infectious Diarrhea

Patient Information: Testing for Infectious Diarrhea

Patient Information: Testing for C. difficile toxin and Rotavirus

Patient Information: Testing for Stool C & S and O & P

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Microbiologists
General Practioners
Gastroenterologits
Pathologists
University representative
Member of the public
Representative of Alberta Health and Wellness