Collect
Collect stool sample in sterile cup.
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Pediatric Collection
N/A
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send fecal specimen Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on an ice pack.
Stability
8 hours at RT (15-25°C) (stool)
1 week (unstained slides)
24 hours refrig. at 2-8°C (stool)
1 week (unstained slides)