Will reject unpreserved samples older than 1 day Samples submitted in stool transport media Samples submitted in diapers or tissue Leaking containers Frozen samples Expired collection devices Samples submitted in viral transport media
Reference Range(s)
No WBC’s observed
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Fecal collection container
Minimum Volume
1 mL liquid specimen
Sample Stability
Unpreserved samples: Unacceptable room temperature; 24 hours refrigerated; Unacceptable frozen Ova & Parasite collection kit and total fix collection kit: Indefinite room temperature; Unacceptable refrigerated; Unacceptable frozen
Transport Temperature
Unpreserved samples: Refrigerated Ova & Parasite collection kits and total fix collection kits: Room temperature
Collection Instructions
5 mL unpreserved stool or colon washings. Refrigerate.
Alternative Specimen
Ova & Parasite collection kits (10% formalin & pva). Room temperature. Total fix collection kit. Room temperature. Note: WBC’s can be read from O&P’s collection (pva or total fix).
