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How Should I Collect Faeces /Stool Sample?

How should I collect Faeces /Stool Sample?

Label the container with your surname, first name, date of birth, date/ time and Referring doctor.
Place plenty of lavatory paper in a clean potty or in the lavatory pan.
Make sure there is no trace of disinfectant or bleach present, as this will interfere with the test.

Faeces (a bowel movement) should then be passed on to the toilet paper
Open the container.
Using the little spoon provided, scoop up 2 spoonfuls of faeces.
Place in the container.
There is no need to fill the container. Screw the lid firmly back on the container.
If you have severe diarrhoea or a watery stool, a potty may be needed to collect the initial sample.
The container with the stool sample should be placed in the plastic bag attached to the form and sealed.
Flush away the remaining paper and faeces down the lavatory.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Check that the form contains the full name, address and date of birth of the person sampled and add the date the sample was taken.
Bring the sample into Phlebotomy Reception.
Results will be available at the report dispatch counter as per the turnaround time given in the directory of services

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