Research and analysis

Clostridioides difficile diagnostic test accuracy

This rapid review identified and summarised evidence of the accuracy of new diagnostic tests for Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 12 December 2024

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Clostridioides difficile diagnostic test accuracy: a rapid review

Ref: GOV-17666

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This rapid review identified and summarised the available evidence on the available evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of new tests to diagnose Clostridioides (C.) difficile, in comparison to the existing tests recommended by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) guidance published in 2012.

This rapid review searched for research published up to 2 January 2024 and included 9 studies.

Two studies compared the diagnostic accuracy of new tests to the DHSC recommended testing method, and 7 studies compared the diagnostic accuracy of different combinations of tests for C. difficile.

Published 12 December 2024