UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Collect in clean,
wide-mouth container. Use spoon in lid of EcoFix container to
transfer specimen into EcoFix preservative. Fill to red line
and
mix.

The following substances may interfere with detection or
identification of parasites: barium, mineral oil, bismuth,
metronidazole, tetracyclines, antimalarial agents, and
nonabsorbable antidiarrheal preparations. Specimen collection
should be delayed for up to 2 weeks after discontinuation.
 

Specimen Volume and Container: Entire
specimen
if possible in clean, sealable container or EcoFix vial. 1
specimen
per day for 3 days.
 

Specimen Transport: Clean container,
< 2 hr; EcoFix vial, up to 21 days, no
refrigeration
 

Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables
Please see link for Microbiology
Specimen Collection Tables;

• Category “Intestinal”, Type “Stool”
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