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Introduction

  1. Observe the Collection and Transport Procedures for All Types of Stool Collection of this chapter.

  2. Warm stools are best for detection of ova and parasites. Do not refrigerate specimens for ova and parasites.

  3. Special vials that contain 10% formalin and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fixative may be used for collecting stool samples to test for ova and parasites.

  4. Because of the life cycle of parasites, three separate random stool specimens for analysis are recommended.