Microbiology Specimen Collection & Transport Guide
Stool Collection Devices
Specimens are only acceptable for processing when they are collected and submitted to our laboratories appropriately.
If you have questions regarding the type of container to use for a particular test or specimen, refer to the specimen requirements outlined in the Test Directory.
For assistance or more details regarding the information provided, please contact Laboratory Customer Service.
Specimen Collection & Transport
Stool Testing Universal Laboratory (STUL) Kit
Send all (3) kit vials to the laboratory in a biohazard bag or the kit’s white bag. Vials must include two patient identifiers. Vials will be saved for add-on testing (stability permitting).
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container*
*When possible, aliquot excess stool into a refrigerated sterile container, an EcoFix vial, and a C&S vial.
Cryptosporidium & Giardia Antigens by EIA (OVAPSC)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Ova & Parasite Examination (OVAP)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Cystoisospora Examination (CRYSPO)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Microsporidia Examination (MICSPO)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Enteric Bacterial Panel by PCR (STLPCR) and Enteric Viral Panel by PCR (EVPPCR)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Send in a 15 mL transport container
Clostridium difficile (C. Diff) Toxin by PCR (CDPCR)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Stool Gastrointestinal Panel by PCR (STGIPI)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Helicobacter pylori Antigen by EIA, Stool (HPYLAG)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Fecal Lactoferrin (FECWBC/STLWBC)
EcoFix
C&S/Cary-Blair
Sterile Container
Other/Miscellaneous Stool Testing
Fecal Occult Blood Test (IFOBT)
Collection & Transport Item:
OC-Auto® FIT Personal Use Kit
Occult Blood Examination, Diagnostic (OBDX)
Collection & Transport Item:
Hemoccult SENSA Test Kit
Pinworm Preparation (TAPE)
Collection & Transport Item:
Pinworm Paddle
