Stool Sample Collection

Collect timed specimens in a pre weighed well sealed container available from the laboratory upon request.

Stool sample collection. Your health care provider has ordered the following test s. If you experience difficulties producing or collecting a sample call your doctor. Remove the required aliquot to a screw cap plastic container and seal well. Typically this will fill up about 1 3 of a stool sample collection container if you got 1 from your doctor or a kit.

Collecting a stool sample. If you re using a container from home use a clean plastic spoon to collect the stool. Mix contents of timed sample well to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Collecting a stool sample is an easy procedure that you can complete at home.

Store the container in a fridge in a sealed plastic bag if you can t hand it in straight away. It is important to follow the instructions so the sample is collected the right way. Since toilet water urine paper and soap can ruin your sample talk to your doctor about how to collect your stool. Preservation of specimens is necessary when stool specimens cannot be examined within the prescribed time interval.

Your gp or another healthcare professional such as a nurse should explain how to collect the sample. Before taking a stool sample avoid any medications that might affect the results such as stool softeners antacids or mineral oil. Carefully read the specimen requirements. If possible three specimens passed at intervals of 2 3 days should be examined.

Collect your poo stool sample in a completely clean sterile container. Seal the items you used to collect the sample. This will help your test results be correct. Collecting a stool sample read all of the instructions before collecting a stool sample.

Specimen collection may need to be repeated if the first examination is negative. Don t worry about filling up the entire container. Learn what you need to know before the test how it s performed and what the results mean. Stool pathogen pcr panel giardia antigen ova and parasites.