Stool specimens should be received within 10 days of collection.
Processing Instructions
Store refrigerated until testing takes place.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store and transport at room temperature. Stool specimens should be received by the laboratory within 10 days of collection. Refrigerated storage and transport is acceptable.
Stability
Stool specimens should be received within 10 days of collection.
Specimens may be stored in freezer at -20C or below for up to one year.
Extracted sample storage: Samples may be stored at 2-8ºC for up to 4 days before testing. If samples will not be tested within 4 days, freeze stored samples at -20ºC for 3 months.
Stool specimens should be received within 10 days of collection.
Specimen Processing
Processing Instructions
Store refrigerated until testing takes place.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store and transport at room temperature. Stool specimens should be received by the laboratory within 10 days of collection. Refrigerated storage and transport is acceptable.
Stability
Stool specimens should be received within 10 days of collection.
Specimens may be stored in freezer at -20C or below for up to one year.
Extracted sample storage: Samples may be stored at 2-8ºC for up to 4 days before testing. If samples will not be tested within 4 days, freeze stored samples at -20ºC for 3 months.
