Urine & Stool Sample Collection

How To Collect Samples

Urine Collection

Dogs:

• Approximately 1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.

• As fresh as possible is best.

• Samples collected and stored 4 hours or longer should be refrigerated prior to submission at earliest convenience.

• All samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results and are therefore considered unacceptable.

• Do not freeze sample.

• Sample must be free of debris or any other contaminant (including snow and other fluids).

Cats:

• Approximately 1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.

• NoSorb or Kit 4 Cat can be used in place of regular litter while obtaining the sample for submission.

• 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.

• As fresh as possible is best.

• Samples collected and stored 4 hours or longer should be refrigerated prior to submission at earliest convenience.

• All samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results and are therefore considered unacceptable.

• Do not freeze sample.

• Sample must be free of debris or any other contaminant.

Fecal Collection

• Approximately 1 tablespoon (minimum) is ideal.

• 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.

• All samples over 20 hours old will not provide accurate results and are therefore considered unacceptable.

• Do not freeze samples!

• Small amounts of debris (litter, grass) may be acceptable in most cases.

• Refrigerate only if both of the following conditions apply:

1. Suspected exposure to parasites (Hookworm, Roundworm-Cats/Kittens Dogs/Puppies, Whipworm, Tapeworm, Giardia)

2. ....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").