Specimen Preparation: Transfer 5 g aliquot of liquid random stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). (Min: 1 g) Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Formed or viscous stool.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
