Don t pass stool directly into the tubes.
Stool sample collection kit instructions.
Multiple stool samples should never be collected on the same day.
Stool collection kit components us 1 kit box 1 test request form 1 collection tray 1 specimen vial 2 gloves 1 zip closure specimen bag 1 absorbent material 1 fedex clinical.
Storing a stool sample.
Don t urinate on the specimen or in the collection container.
When collecting the stool specimen it should be passed into a clean dry container.
Collection a single stool specimen cannot be used to rule out bacteria as a cause of diarrhea.
The collection container is then returned to your doctor or a designated lab by mail or in person.
Collecting a stool sample read all of the instructions before collecting a stool sample.
Follow any other instructions your doctor has given you.
Stool collection kit your stool collection kit contains.
Your sample of poo must be fresh if it is not the bacteria in it can multiply.
This patient instruction material.
Please don t urinate on the specimen or in the collection container or pass the specimen into a toilet.
If the levels of bacteria don t match the test results.
Follow your doctor s instructions and read any directions that come with your equipment carefully.
The stool should be passed into a clean dry container.
This means the levels of bacteria in the stool sample won t be the same as the levels of bacteria in your digestive system.
Use a bed pan or place a large plastic bag into a waste basket to catch the specimen.
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.
Immunochemical testing is.
The collection method for this test may depend on the manufacturer but typically you use a special spoon or other device to collect a sample of stool and store it in a collection container that comes with the test kit.
Specimen cannot touch urine or water.
Kit consists of 1 2 3 or 4 tubes depending on what tests your physician ordered.
When you are finished please be sure you have put some of your specimen in all the tubes.
Don t urinate in the tubes.
Culture collection swab may be used to collect rectal swabs or a swab of fecal material then swab should be placed in stool culture transport vial para pak c s orange.
Don t pass stool into a.
Your stool test will not be accurate and you may need to do the stool collection again if for any reason any of the stool you pass during the checked time period is not put into the provided collection containers and returned as instructed.
Stool pathogen pcr panel giardia antigen ova and parasites.
Wash hands with soap and water.
It is important to follow the instructions so the sample is collected the right way.
Set up a way to catch your stool sample ahead of time.
If multiple collections are ordered for o p or occult blood they should be collected on separate days.
Do not discontinue taking prescription medications unless directed by your physician.
Your health care provider has ordered the following test s.
