Reasons for Rejection

• Foreign objects in paint can (toilet paper, plastic spoons, etc.)
• Not collected in paint can
• Specimen contaminated with urine

Comments

In children, the amount of fat in the diet should be constant for 1 day before the test and during the test. The patient should not have had mineral oil as a laxative prior to specimen collection. Collect stool directly into can. Do not fill any can more than 2/3 full. Request form must state collection time (in hours). Refrigerate immediately after collection; Secure lid with pressure and firmly attach the O-ring. Note start and stop dates and times.