Come prelevare un campione di feci con un kit per la raccolta delle feci

If you’re having gastrointestinal issues, your doctor may have asked you to provide them with a stool sample for testing. The following describes the steps for stool specimen collection.

1. Prepare a holder, such as a plastic bag, for collecting the stool. Place the holder in the toilet bowl, then open your bowels.

2. Using the stick provided, scoop a small amount of stool and rub on the white circle inside the test card.
3. Label the test card with your full name, date and time of collection of the specimen.
4. Return the test card(S) with the test orders as soon as conveniently possible and at least within 48 hours of collection.

Patient Preparation
If possible, avoid the following foods, derivatives, and supplements for 72 hours before specimen collection