Notes
- Open collection card.
- Obtain small amount of stool with wooden collection stick and apply onto area labeled box A; the freshest sample possible will yield optimal results.
- Use other end of wooden collection stick to obtain second sample from different area of stool and apply it onto area labeled box B; specimens should not come in contact with urine or toilet water.
- Close card, turn over, and apply one drop of control solution to each box as indicated.
- A color change is positive, indicating blood in stool.
- Note: If Pt is collecting specimens at home, instruct Pt to collect specified number of specimens, keep them at room temperature, and drop them off in designated time frame.