Faeces collection for reducing sugars is a test used to detect undigested sugars in stool, helping diagnose conditions like carbohydrate malabsorption or certain digestive disorders.
Collection of Faeces for Reducing Sugars/ Substances
Requires one specimen only.
Equipment
1 brown topped container
1 plastic bag
1 wooden spatula
Instruction leaflet
Instructions
Label container with full name, date of birth, time and date of collection.
Using the spatula provided, place a small amount of faeces (about the size of a 10 cent coin) into the container.
Replace top, seal container in plastic bag and place into a suitable plastic container, e.g. recycled ice-cream or margarine container, which has water in it. Place container (with specimen in it) in freezer and freeze.
Keep frozen until delivery to the collection centre can be arranged.
