How to collect a fecal specimen: for patients
Summary
TLDRThe AlphaTech stool specimen collection set is designed for collecting and preserving fecal samples for lab diagnosis. It instructs users to handle vials with care, avoid ingesting liquids, and follow specific steps for collecting samples. Users must fill vials without exceeding the fill line, mix contents thoroughly, and label vials with necessary information. After collection, vials should be returned to a physician or laboratory for analysis. In case of accidental exposure, instructions are provided for rinsing and contacting a physician.
Takeaways
- 📚 Read all directions thoroughly before starting the fecal specimen collection.
- ⚠️ Handle fecal collection files with care as they may contain poisonous liquids.
- 🚫 Keep fecal collection files out of reach of children and pets.
- 🚾 Pass the stool directly into the toilet or into the vial without urinating on it.
- 🧼 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the specimen.
- 🛍️ Use a clean, dry container like a plastic bag or plate to collect the specimen.
- 🚫 Do not submerge the bag while collecting the stool specimen.
- 🔵 Collect stool from slimy, watery, or bloody areas, or from both ends and the middle if it's hard.
- 💧 Fill vials up to the indicated fill line without passing it.
- 🏷️ Label vials with all requested information and check boxes describing the specimen.
- 🚿 Wash hands thoroughly at the end of the collection process.
- 🏥 Return the vials to your physician or laboratory for examination.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the AlphaTech stool specimen collection set?
-The AlphaTech stool specimen collection set is designed to collect fecal specimens and preserve parasites if present for laboratory examination and diagnosis.
What precautions should be taken when handling fecal collection files?
-Fecal collection files may contain liquids which are poisonous if ingested. They should be handled with care, kept out of reach of children and pets, and the liquid should not be ingested.
How should the stool specimen be collected?
-The specimen should be passed directly into a clean, dry container such as a plastic bag, plate, or bed tape. It should not be mixed with urine or water.
What should be done to prepare for specimen collection using the toilet?
-When using the toilet, lift the toilet lid, place a plastic bag inside the bowl, close the lid to secure the edges of the bag, and be careful not to submerge the bag when collecting the stool specimen.
How should the stool specimen be filled into the vials?
-Only one vial should be filled at a time, and the cap should be replaced before filling the next one. Do not fill the vials past the fill line indicated on each vial.
What parts of the stool should be collected for the specimen?
-Collect small amounts of stool from areas that are slimy, watery, or bloody. If the stool is hard, collect a small amount from both ends as well as the middle of the sample.
How should the vials be handled after collecting the stool specimen?
-The file cap should be replaced and tightened to avoid spilling. Repeat the step until all of the vials are filled to the line indicated on the vial.
What should be done with an empty vial included in the collection set?
-If an empty vial is included, it should be filled with stool to the point of the fill line, then recapped and set aside.
How should the vials be prepared for submission to the laboratory?
-Shake all vials vigorously until the stool specimen and the liquid in the bottle are thoroughly mixed. Fill out the vial labels with all requested information and check the boxes that best describe your specimen.
What should be done if fecal matter or liquid from the vials gets on the skin or in the eyes?
-Rinse the area with plenty of water. If any discomfort or irritation develops, contact the physician.
What is the contact number for assistance if fecal matter is ingested?
-In the USA or Canada, call 1-855-353-0533. Internationally, call +1-352-323-3500.
Outlines
💩 Stool Specimen Collection Instructions
The AlphaTech stool specimen collection set is designed for collecting fecal samples for laboratory analysis. It is crucial to follow all directions carefully. The kit may contain hazardous liquids, so handle with care and keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not ingest any liquid, and avoid contaminating the specimen with urine or water. Proper hand hygiene is essential. Collect the stool in a clean, dry container and ensure not to submerge the bag. Fill only one vial at a time and avoid exceeding the fill line. Collect samples from different areas of the stool if it varies in consistency. After collection, cap the vials securely and shake others vigorously to mix with the preservative liquid. Label the vials with all requested information and check the boxes that describe your specimen. Return the vials to your healthcare provider or laboratory. In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse with water, and if ingested, call the provided phone numbers for assistance.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Fecal Specimen
💡Laboratory Examination
💡Parasites
💡Collection Vials
💡Poisonous Liquids
💡Proper Handling
💡Toilet
💡Plastic Bag
💡Viable Specimen
💡Labeling
💡Physician
Highlights
AlphaTech stool specimen collection set is designed for collecting fecal specimens and preserving parasites for laboratory examination and diagnosis.
Directions should be read thoroughly and followed carefully to ensure proper collection.
Fecal collection files may contain poisonous liquids if ingested, requiring careful handling and storage out of reach of children and pets.
Do not drink the liquid, urinate on the specimen, or allow water to mix with the specimen.
Hands should be washed thoroughly with soap and water after handling the specimen.
Stool specimens should be passed directly into a clean, dry container such as a plastic bag, plate, or bed tape.
When using the toilet to collect a specimen, lift the toilet lid and place the collection bag inside the bowl, securing the edges.
Only one vial should be filled at a time, and the cap should be replaced before filling the next one.
Do not fill the vials past the fill line indicated on each vial.
Use the spoon attached to the cap to collect small amounts of stool from slimy, watery, or bloody areas for the specimen.
If the stool is hard, collect a small amount from both ends and the middle of the sample.
Replace the vial cap and tighten it to avoid spilling after collecting the specimen.
Repeat the collection process until all vials are filled to the indicated line.
If an empty vial is included, fill it to the point of the fill line, recap, and set it aside without shaking or mixing.
Shake all other vials vigorously to mix the stool specimen and the liquid in the bottle thoroughly.
Fill out the vial labels with all requested information and check boxes that describe your specimen.
Place all vials back into the bag and reseal after labeling.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water at the end of the collection process.
Return the vials to your physician or laboratory for analysis.
In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse the area with plenty of water and contact a physician if discomfort or irritation develops.
If ingested, call the provided phone numbers for assistance in the USA, Canada, or internationally.
Transcripts
AlphaTech stool specimen collection set
is designed to collect fecal specimens
and preserve parasites if present for
laboratory examination and diagnosis
before continuing please read all
directions thoroughly and follow them
carefully fecal collection files may
contain liquids which are poisonous if
ingested handle them with care and keep
them out of reach of children and pets
do not drink the liquid and the vial
pass the stool directly into the toilet
pass the specimen directly into the vial
urinate on the specimen or into the
collection vial or allow water to mix
with the specimen
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and
water
pass the stool specimen into a clean dry
container such as a plastic bag plastic
plate or bed tape
to pass a specimen using the toilet lift
the toilet lid and place the plastic bag
inside of the bowl close the lid to
secure the edges of the bag be careful
not to submerge the back when collecting
the stool specimen fill only one vial at
a time replace the cap on each file
before filling the next file do not fill
the vols pass the fill line which is
indicated on each vial
carefully remove the vial cap using the
spoon attached to the cap collect small
amounts of stool from areas that are
slimy watery or bloody and place them
into each while
if the stool is hard collect a small
amount from both ends as well as the
middle of the sample and place a
specimen into each vial
replace the file cap and tighten it to
avoid spilling repeat the step until all
of the vowels are filled to the line
indicated on the vial
if an empty vial is included in the
collection set till it was stool to the
point of the fill line then recap the
vial and set it aside do not shake or
mix this vial
shake all other vials vigorously until
the stool specimen and the liquid in the
bottle are mix thoroughly
fill out the vowel labels with all of
the information requested
check the boxes that best describe your
specimen then place all of the valves
back into the bag and reseal
at the end of this process you should
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and
water
return the vials to your physician or
laboratory where you receive them if any
liquid from the vols or fecal matter
from the stool specimen gets in your
eyes or on your skin rinse the area with
plenty of water if any discomfort or
irritation develops contact the
physician if in a liquid or matter is
ingested call one eight hundred five
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USA or Canada for call zero zero one
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five zero zero internationally
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