Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Stool, random collection

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

Specimen Volume: 3 g

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, and date and time of collection.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.