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- Stool in Sodium Acetate-Acetic Acid Formalin (SAF) transport
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- PREFERRED SPECIMEN: 10 grams or 10 mL Fresh stool preserved in 10% formalin and Polyvinyl Alcohol Transport or Total-Fix transport vial. COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS: Place fresh stool in 10% formalin transport vial, as well as PVA transport medium or single Total-Fix vial within 30 minutes of collection. Add stool to bring the liquid level to the fill to here line on the vial. Mix well. Send specimen(s) at room temperature in the same shipping container. If parasite infestation is strongly suspected, collect at least 3 stool specimens every other day, since a single specimen can be negative.
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- Room temperature: 6 months or Exp. date on vial
- whichever comes first. Refrigerated: Unacceptable
- Frozen: Unacceptable
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| Methodology: |
- Microscopic Examination of Concentrate • Permanent Stained Smear
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| Reference Range: |
- No ova and parasites seen
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