How do you collect a stool sample for the doctor?
I've thought of going in the cats' litter tray. Is that a good idea? This is a serious question. My doctor has asked me to give a sample by 12.30 tomorrow afternoon. No problem, I've got diarrhoea but I can't work out a way to catch it in a recepticle that doesn't make me feel sick.
Do you have a bowl or bucket you can go in, that you can sit on in the same way you would the toilet? Or otherwise a large container. Whatever you use, line it with paper, kitchen roll, toilet paper, or something else that will keep the container clean and make it easy for you to scoop it up.
You can't go in the litter tray if it means that litter will get mixed up in your sample. If you have nothing else to use then clear out all the litter from the tray and line it with a plastic carrier bag and kitchen roll or toilet paper, so that the litter tray stays clean and you can scoop up your sample easily.
You may find that you do gag when you're picking it up so try not to look at it too much, pick it up quickly. And don't eat or drink just before you do it, so that if you do gag, you won't actually be sick.
Best Wishes.
February 2nd, 2009 at 2:03 am
I was gonna suggest cling film over the toilet but if you have diarrhoea thats not a good idea! Really you should be collecting a sample in something clean not sure the cats litter tray is a good idea, have you got a plastic lunch box type container? Good luck anyways, hope you feel better!
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February 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 am
Do you have a bowl or bucket you can go in, that you can sit on in the same way you would the toilet? Or otherwise a large container. Whatever you use, line it with paper, kitchen roll, toilet paper, or something else that will keep the container clean and make it easy for you to scoop it up.
You can't go in the litter tray if it means that litter will get mixed up in your sample. If you have nothing else to use then clear out all the litter from the tray and line it with a plastic carrier bag and kitchen roll or toilet paper, so that the litter tray stays clean and you can scoop up your sample easily.
You may find that you do gag when you're picking it up so try not to look at it too much, pick it up quickly. And don't eat or drink just before you do it, so that if you do gag, you won't actually be sick.
Best Wishes.
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February 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 am
I would try a large bucket. If you have cats, you could clean out one of their old litter buckets (the kind Fresh Step 20lbs. comes in). That way you could sit over it. Just a thought. Good luck and I hope you feel better!!
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February 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 am
latex gloves!
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February 2nd, 2009 at 4:17 am
There are many ways to collect the sample. You can catch the stool on plastic wrap that is loosely placed over the toilet bowl and held in place by the toilet seat. One test kit supplies a special toilet tissue that you use to collect the sample. When finished, put the sample in a clean container provided by your doctor's office.
References :
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003755.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fecal_smear