Random stool in 10% formalin from O&P Parasite Detection Kit. No more than one specimen should be collecter in a 24-hour period.
Stability:
Specimen stable indefinitely ambient or refrigerated. Specimen unstable frozen.
Standard Volume:
5 gm solid stool or 5 mL liquid stool.
Minimum Volume:
2 gm solid stool or 2 mL liquid stool.
Transport:
Ambient or refrigerated.
Comments:
Brochure provided with Parasite Detection Kit contains instructions for collection. Unpreserved specimen can be used but must be transferred to 10% formalin within 30 minutes of collection.
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen specimen; specimen not in 10% formalin received at lab more than 30 minutes after collection.
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