Faeces sample for examination of disease-inducing bacteria and parasites

To collect the faeces, a disposable pot, a newspaper or a piece of plastic film placed over the toilet bowl can be used. It is important that the faeces does not come into contact with the water in the toilet.

• The shipping tube contains a test tube.
• Using the small scoop from the test tube, take three or four lumps from different places in the faeces, puss, blood and any mucous, and place in the sample tube.
• Fill the glass to the first white mark in the test tube.
• Screw the lid firmly onto the test tube.
• Make sure that the test tube is marked with your name and CPR number as well as the date and time of the sampling.
• Place the shipping tube in the plastic bag provided.
• Place the shipping tube in the addressed envelope provided to the Clinical Microbiological Department, Bacteriological Department, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Aarhus N.
• Remember to apply a stamp. The sample must be sent first class (A-post).
• Please do not start collecting the samples on a Friday or Saturday, as the laboratory to which the sample is sent does not receive samples at the weekend.
• The sample can also be delivered to the blood test center in Horsens, Skanderborg and Odder Monday to Thursday.