Specimen Requirements

Call The Valley Hospital Laboratory at 201-447-8232 prior to specimen collection to obtain a Stool Collection Kit for Parasitology.

Container/Tube: Para-Pak® Fecal Transport System, 2-vial (1 formalin vial and 1 polyvinyl alcohol vial)

Specimen Volume: Fresh, preserved stool

Collection Instructions: Use attached spoon from Kit to obtain specimen. Add enough stool to bring fluid to fill line on Para-Pak® vials. Cap and mix vigorously.

Note: 1. Label vials with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.