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Colotect Sampling

The document provides instructions for collecting a stool sample for testing. It details how much feces is needed, ensuring no other substances are mixed in, and recommends collecting in the morning. It also notes the sample must be sent to the lab within 4 days at room temperature and how to properly package and label the sample for shipping.

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Colotect Sampling

The document provides instructions for collecting a stool sample for testing. It details how much feces is needed, ensuring no other substances are mixed in, and recommends collecting in the morning. It also notes the sample must be sent to the lab within 4 days at room temperature and how to properly package and label the sample for shipping.

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• Collect about 5g of feces so that the total volume of the

sample and buffer is about 25mL. Ensure that the liquid


level reaches near the red line on the sampling tube;
• Do not mix urine, sewage, and toilet paper with stool in
the sample;
• It is recommended to collect the stool after wake up
in the morning. If not convenient, may also choose
another time.
• After sampling, make sure to tighten the cap of the
collection tube and seal the collection bag to prevent
sample leakage
Sample
tubes with
contaminati
on, cracks, Sample
Inconsistent loose caps volume is
Labeling less than
required

Informed
Samples do
consent is
not arrive
unattached/
on time
incomplete
• The stool sample should be sent to the laboratory
within 4 days at room temperature
• Please place samples in order, and put them into
foam boxes with plastic wrap or newspaper-
wrapped
• Appropriate labeling or signs are necessary to keep
the container indicate upwards

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