Specimen Requirements

1. Fill in all required information on the Sampling Bottle.

2. Open green cap by turning to the left and pulling upwards.

3. Scrape the surface of the fecal sample with the sample probe. Scrape the surface of the stool widely or stab it at 5-6 different points.

4. Cover the grooved portion of the sample probe completely with stool sample.

5. Close Sampling Bottle by inserting the sample probe and screwing cap on tightly to the right. Do not reopen.

6. The sample may be stored at room temperture for up to 15 days or can be refrigerated at 2 - 8° (36- 46°F) for up to 30 days.

7. Bring Sampling Bottle to PRMG office or laboratory. Specimen can also be mailed in the provided envelope. ( Not packaging that the test comes in but the inside envelope that is pre-addressed.)