Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Stool, fresh

Container/Tube: Cary Blair and ECOFIX (Preferred - both are required for testing).  PVA/Formalin is acceptable as 2nd choice.

Specimen Volume: 30 mL

Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth and/or Social Security number, date and time of collection, and source of specimen.