Stool sample collection guide

Guide to collect stool specimens for analysis or culture testing

Stool tests are performed to detect gastrointestinal bleeding, early detection of colorectal cancer, rectum and adenoma polyps and are generally considered as one of the screening tests for colon cancer. Obviously, early and appropriate remedies can be used to diagnose the disease early.

Note :Please make sure the name, surname, age of the patient, date and time of collection and the type of sample on the sample container.

Your doctor has ordered you to perform tests that need to meet certain dietary and medicinal restrictions before and during the test.

Food and Diet guides

Three days before the stool sample is collected, eat the following:

• Liver, beef, pork, lamb
• Melon, watermelon, cantaloupe, turnip, cauliflower, radish and radish, broccoli, cucumber, mustard (carrot), carrots, fruits and sour extracts (lemon)

You can use the following foods:

• Small amounts of well cooked chicken, turkey or fish
• Required amounts of vegetables (raw or cooked, except as mentioned above)
• Fruits like almonds, plums, green tomatoes, raisins, grapes, apples or bananas
• Products containing high fiber and bran such as grains, peanuts or popcorn

Drug guides

• Talk to your health care provider about discontinuing your prescription medication.
• Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or more than 325 mg of aspirin daily for seven days before stool collection.
• Acetaminophen can be used as needed.
• Do not consume more than 250 mg of vitamin C for vitamin D and iron tablets during the three days preceding the sample collection, as well as avoid eating sour fruits and extracts.

Important Notes:

Avoid alcohol consumption 7 days before sample collection.

Do not collect specimens in the event of hemorrhoids or blood in the urine (when urinating).

Samples should not be taken during or during menstrual bleeding until termination and cessation of bleeding.

If using a toilet, use paper or other coating to prevent the sample from mixing with the water in the toilet bowl.

The sample required for testing is about 5 grams (at least equivalent to a pea) from several stools, which can be transported into the container with a spoon delivered to you.

If there is any liquid inside the container you should not throw it away and mix the stool into the liquid.

If sampling is done at home, the maximum time taken to the laboratory is 30 minutes.

If sampling is not possible for people who are not able to voluntarily remove the stool, take the sample from the diaper as soon as possible after the bowel movement and never mix the fibers with the sample.

If the stool sample is liquid, first collect it in a disposable loose container and transfer it to the laboratory for 5 cc and immediately return to the laboratory.

Close the lid of the container, place the specimen in the toilet, and inform reception.