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FECAL ANALYSIS Final

The document discusses fecal/stool samples including what feces is, how to collect and handle stool samples, examinations that can be performed on fecal samples including macroscopic and microscopic analysis, general rejection criteria for fecal samples, and time constraints and exceptions for delivery and processing of fecal specimens. Proper collection and labeling of fresh stool samples of sufficient size is important for examination and testing to be performed for diagnostic purposes.

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FECAL ANALYSIS Final

The document discusses fecal/stool samples including what feces is, how to collect and handle stool samples, examinations that can be performed on fecal samples including macroscopic and microscopic analysis, general rejection criteria for fecal samples, and time constraints and exceptions for delivery and processing of fecal specimens. Proper collection and labeling of fresh stool samples of sufficient size is important for examination and testing to be performed for diagnostic purposes.

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FECAL SAMPLE

MLS 1204| Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 2 (Clinical Laboratory Assistance and Phlebotomy)
Agdalipe, P.K.| Artates, L.G. | Balogo, C.C.| Barredo, O.M.| Beñares, N.M.
What is a Stool or Feces?

 Human feces is called as STOOL.


 Faeces / Feces is plural. It has a latin term
“faex”meaning RESIDUE.
 It is the waste residue of indigestible materials of
an nimal’s digestive tract expelled through the
anus during defecation.
 Meconium is newborn’s first feces.
 SCATOLOGY or CAPROLOGY is the study of feces.
Collection and Handling of Stool Sample
1. Collect fresh, diarrheal stool in a clean, dry bedpan or on a
plastic, leak proof container.
2. Portions of stool containing blood and mucus must be
transferred into the containers.
3. Sample must be 3-5 grams or thumb size.
4. Specimen should not be contaminated with urine or toilet
water that may contain chemicals
5. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date and time of
collection.
Fecal Sample Examination
1. Macroscopic Examination
 Color  Abnormal Features
 Consistency  Adult Worm or Segment
2. Macroscopic Examination
 WBC/ HPF  Yeast
 RBC/ HPF  Cyst, trophozoite, or both
 Mucus  Larvae, egg, or both
3. Chemical Examination
 Fecal fatty acid testing  Fecal PH test
 Testing feces for Occult Blood Stool reducing substances
testing
General Rejection Criteria

1. Unlabelled Specimens
2. Incorrectly Labelled (Mislabelled) Specimens
3. Incorrect Container or Preservative
4. Insufficient Specimen for Procedure(s)
5. Unsuitable Specimen for Procedure(s)
Time Constraints and Exceptions for Delivery and
Processing of Specimen

1. Sample must be submitted1 hour after collection


2. Turn Around Time ( upon receipt of the laboratory)
STAT: Within 2 hours
Routine: within 4 hours

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