How To Collect Samples
Dogs:
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Approximately 1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.
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As fresh as possible is best.
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Samples collected and stored 4 hours or longer should be refrigerated prior to submission at earliest convenience.
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All samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results and are therefore considered unacceptable.
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Do not freeze sample.
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Sample must be free of debris or any other contaminant (including snow and other fluids).
Cats:
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Approximately 1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.
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NoSorb or Kit 4 Cat can be used in place of regular litter while obtaining the sample for submission.
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If at-home collection is not possible, we can hospitalize the cat for a short period if the bladder does not present an ideal capacity upon palpation.
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As fresh as possible is best.
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Samples collected and stored 4 hours or longer should be refrigerated prior to submission at earliest convenience.
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All samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results and are therefore considered unacceptable.
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Do not freeze sample.
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Sample must be free of debris or any other contaminant.
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Approximately 1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.
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AS FRESH AS POSSIBLE for accurate results! This is especially important if your pet is experiencing diarrhea or if mucous is apparent in the stool.
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All samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results and are therefore considered unacceptable.
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Do not freeze samples!
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Small amounts of debris (litter, grass) may be acceptable in most cases.
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Refrigerate only if both of the following conditions apply:
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Suspected exposure to parasites (Hookworm, Roundworm-Cats/Kittens Dogs/Puppies, Whipworm, Tapeworm, Giardia)
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....AND the sample is over 4 hours old. This also applies to samples sent to an outside laboratory to test for Giardia/Cryptosporidium/Clostridium ("Triple Test").