Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Stool, random collection

Container/Tube: Leakproof plastic container

Specimen Volume: 5 to 10 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:

1. Specimen source is required.

2. Watery, diarrheal stool; stool in transport media,  swab, or in preservative is inappropriate for testing.