Instructions for collecting of FAECES

 

Finalidad: 

This test is requested to detect the presence of bacterias, vitus, parasites, antigens o toxins of the most common 
that cause diarrhoea and digestive symptoms in children and young adults.

 

MEDICAL TEST:

STOOL TEST

PARASITOLOGICAL STUDY

GIARDIA LAMBLIA ANTIGEN

ROTAVIRUS AND ADENOVIRUS ANTIGEN

CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXIN A&B STOOLS

 

Preparación: 

In general, no preparation is required, unless otherwise instructed by the prescribing physician.

Procedimiento: 

  • You will need a sealable faeces collection bottle, available from pharmacies.
  • The stool should be placed in a wide-mouthed container such as a bedpan. It does not need to be sterile, only clean and well rinsed (free of soap, detergents and disinfectants).
  • Carefully transfer a quantity of faeces equivalent to the size of 2 walnuts if the stool is solid; the stool is liquid do not fill more than half of the collection container.
  • Avoid contamination with urine, toilet paper, water, etc.
  • Take the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible, in the meantime, you can keep the sample at room temperature.

Tiempo de respuesta o Resultado: 

Variable

Info adicional: 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Analiza by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 902 67 64 57 or 914 297 541.