Necessary Information

1. Weight of the non-homogenized sample

2. Collection duration

3. Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.

4. Indicate if patient was compliant with the patient preparation requirements.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

1. For 3 days before, as well as during, specimen collection, patient must not eat red meat or take any aspirin-containing medications.

2. For 24 hours before, as well as during, specimen collection, patient must not use barium, laxatives, or enemas.

Supplies: Stool Containers - 24, 48, 72 Hour Kit (T291)

Container/Tube: Stool containers

Specimen Volume: Entire collection (48, 72, or 96 hours). 24-Hour collection is adequate if the collection volume is at least 100 g

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect all stool specimens within a 24, 48, 72, or 96-hour timeframe.

2. Do not add preservative.

3. Send entire collection.

Additional Information: Specimens smaller than 100 g may not provide accurate results.