Send specimen to the laboratory immediately. If transport or testing is delayed more than 30 minutes, refrigerate the specimen. No changes necessary. Do not eat red meat, poultry, fish, turnips or horseradish for 2 to 3 days before the test and during collection period. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Tongue blade. Description of test See Appendix XII on collecting a stool specimen. If you use the available self-test for home use, follow manufacturer's instructions. Collect three stool specimens. If you perform your own test, be sure to obtain specimens from two different areas of each stool to allow for variation in blood distribution.