Specimen Requirements

Specimen source is required.

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Stool, random collection

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: Pea-size amount

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.

Specimen Type: Rectal

Container/Tube: Culture swab in sterile culture transport tube

Specimen Volume: Swab

Collection Instructions:

1. Pass swab beyond anal sphincter.

2. Rotate swab and withdraw.

3. Place swab in sterile culture transport tube.

4. Label tube 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.