Stool Container
A stool container is a sterile, leak-proof plastic container specifically designed for the collection, storage, and transport of stool (fecal) samples for laboratory analysis.
Key Features:
- Material: Medical-grade plastic (usually polypropylene)
- Size: Typically 30–60 mL capacity
- Cap: Screw-on, airtight, and leak-proof lid to prevent spillage or contamination
- Spoon/Spatula: Built-in collection spatula attached to the lid for easy and hygienic sample collection
- Sterility: Often sterile and individually packed to ensure safe handling and accurate testing
- Label Area: Designated space for patient identification and test details
- Color: Usually translucent or white with a colored cap (commonly blue or red)
Uses:
- Collection of stool samples for:
- Parasitological tests (e.g. ova, cysts, and parasites)
- Bacteriological tests (e.g. culture for pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella)
- Occult blood tests
- Stool analysis for fat content, reducing substances, etc.
- Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test
Handling & Storage:
- Sample should be collected according to laboratory instructions
- Should be transported to the lab as soon as possible
- Store in a cool place if delay in analysis is expected
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