Specimen Requirements

• Container Type: Leakproof plastic container or enteric transport media.
• Specimen Type: Stool, random
• Preferred Volume: Walnut-sized portion; 1 mL
• Collection Procedure: Collect random stool and transport to lab within 2 hours room temperature, 24 hours refrigerated,  up to 3 days in Enteric transport media.
• Stability: Room Temp 2 hours; Refrigerated 24 hours; 3 days in transport media 
• Unacceptable Condition: Stool greater than 2 hours at room temperature or greater than 24 hours refrigerated and not in transport media. Stool received in an O & P kit.