STOOL FOR REDUCING SUBSTANCE - SDL

Test Information

Name: STOOL FOR REDUCING SUBSTANCE

Code: N5323-QD

Sample Type: Stool

Turnaround Time (TAT): 10 days

Preparation & Notes

"10 grams random FROAEN stool in a plastic leak-proof container- Collect fresh stool in a plastic, leak-proof container. Adult and older children patients can collect the specimen by passing feces into plastic wrap stretched loosely over the toilet bowl. Then transfer 10 g of the stool specimen into the plastic container. With young children and infants wearing diapers, the diaper should be lined with clean plastic wrap to prevent absorption. A pediatric urine bag can be attached to the child to ensure that the stool specimen is not contaminated with urine. Then transfer 10 g of the stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the plastic container. Do not submit the diaper itself. Freeze and transport frozen."