What do the results mean?If your results were negative, it probably means your symptoms are not being caused by C. diff bacteria, or that there was a problem with testing your sample. Your health care provider may retest you for C. diff and/or order more tests to help make a diagnosis.If your results were positive, it means your symptoms are likely being caused by C. diff bacteria. If you are diagnosed with a C. diff infection and are currently taking antibiotics, you will probably need to stop taking them. Other treatments for a C. diff infection may include:Taking a different type of antibiotics. Your provider may prescribe antibiotics that target C. diff bacteria.Taking probiotics, a type of supplement. Probiotics are considered "good bacteria." They are helpful to your digestive system.If you have questions about your results and/or treatment, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
