How to collect stool specimen

Faecal Occult Blood Test

Steps for specimen collection

Step 1 Prepare a holder, such as a plastic bag, for collecting the stool. Place the holder in the toilet bowl, then open your bowels.	[Image: image]
Step 2 Twist lid off the FOBT tube and scratch sampling probe across stool surface in all directions.	[Image: image]
Step 3 Specimen will be enough when the grooved part of the sampling probe has been completely filled up. Too much or too little specimen will affect the test results.	[Image: image]
Step 4 Insert the sampling probe back into the FOBT tube and screw the lid tightly.	[Image: image]
Step 5 Write the collection date and check that your name is correct. Place the FOBT tube into the small green plastic bag and seal it. Keep the specimen in a cool place.	[Image: image]
Step 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 above using the second FOBT tube during your next bowel movement.	[Image: image]