Multiple stool samples should never be collected on the same day.
Stool sample kit directions.
The stool sample will be tested to determine.
Fecal occult blood test kit.
If the stool is hard select areas from each end and the middle of the stool.
Overfilling the vial will reduce recovery of stool pathogens.
Specimens from sources such as genital stool urine and upper and lower respiratory specimens cannot be cultured under the aerobic bacterial culture test number.
Keep in mind that toilet water urine paper and soap can all ruin the stool sample so make sure that you have a way to protect your stool from becoming contaminated by these things.
For accurate results follow the instructions and return the samples promptly.
Specimen collection instructions adults.
Pass stool directly into a clean dry container.
For infants a stool sample is usually collected with a swab of the.
Storing a stool sample.
Stool collection kit your stool collection kit contains.
Submit stool specimen in appropriate container labeled with patient s full name date of birth and date and time of collection.
Only a thumbnail size portion of stool about 1 g or 1 ml should be added to the vial.
Using the plastic spoon attached to the lid scoop out samples from bloody slimy or watery areas of the stool if present.
Transfer enough of the selected stool to the.
Your sample of poo must be fresh if it is not the bacteria in it can multiply.
Collecting stool instructions if you have questions about these collection instructions contact your physician s office.
Follow your doctor s instructions and read any directions that come with your equipment carefully.
Your health care provider wants you to collect a sample of your stool.
Set up a way to catch your stool sample ahead of time.
This means the levels of bacteria in the stool sample won t be the same as the levels of bacteria in your digestive system.
The stool sample should not be contaminated with urine or water.
Wash hands with soap and water.
If the levels of bacteria don t match the test results.
Do not collect stool that has been mixed with water or urine.
Lift the toilet seat.
