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HOW TO TAKE A STOOL (poo) SAMPLE

The plastic container must be CLEARLY LBELLED with:
First Name
Surname/Family name
& Date of Birth
This is usually completed by the officer

2) Wash your hands with soap and water

3) Obtain a stool (Poo) sample.
Suggestions:
Use Potty
Or place toilet paper under toilet seat to catch sample (if necessary use
newspaper)

4) take a sample from the stool (poo) using the integral spoon and place in the plastic container (approximately grape sized - do not fill to brim), ensure the lid is screwed on tight.
Remove the newspaper from the toilet after taking the sample, before flushing, and immediately place it in a plastic bag and then put it straight in the outside bin

5) Wash hands well with soap and water

6) Ensure the form is completed with all available details - full name, date of birth, full postal address, gender and GP’s details.
This is usually completed by the officer

IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTLY LABELLED THE SAMPLE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

7) Deliver sample to GP practice as soon as possible

GP SURGERY
or Hospital

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