Zinc PVA faeces sample (for faecal parasite testing)

Specimen collection

• Obtain a PVA container from your doctor or nearest Aotea Pathology rooms.
• The zinc is in the pot in a clear liquid.
• Place a clean ice‐cream container or similar in the toilet or make a raft of toilet paper in the pan.
• Ensure that no urine or water contaminates the faeces.
• Using the wooden stick provided collect two pea sized portions of faeces into the PVA container and mix them in well.
• Do not pass the specimen directly into the PVA container.
• Securely fasten the lid and label the container with your name, date of birth and date and time of collection.
• Place the specimen in the plastic bag provided with the request form from your doctor.
• Take the specimen to your doctor or nearest Aotea Pathology rooms.
• Specimens may be kept at room temperature overnight. Do not refrigerate.

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