DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa C. difficile Direct Assay

Sep 12, 2017

DiaSorin Molecular has launched the Simplexa C. difficile Direct Assay in the US. The assay aids in the diagnosis of infection by detecting the C. difficile toxin B gene in liquid or unformed stool samples, and had been available outside the US since November. The US Food and Drug Administration cleared the test in February.

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