Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Stool, random collection

Container/Tube: Fecal Collection Tube or plastic stool container

Specimen Volume: 5 g

Collection Instructions for Fecal Collection Tube:

1. Prior to collection, if Fecal Collection Tube has been refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature.
2. Unscrew cap of Fecal Collection Tube and remove Applicator stick.
3. Randomly insert the Applicator stick into the fecal sample up to 6 times to obtain ample amount of sample.
4. Do not clump, scoop, or fill the tube.
5. Return Applicator stick into the Fecal Collection Tube and tighten cap thoroughly.
6. Shake the tube to mix the sample with the Extraction Buffer in tube.
7. Label Fecal Collection Tube/container with patient’s name, date of birth or hospital medical record number, specimen source, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.