Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Diapers. Stool containing barium. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 36 hours; Frozen: 1 week
