When stool specimens are sent to the lab they are
A) transferred from the bedpan to a specimen container/slide.
B) sent in a collection bag.
C) sent after the patient has moved his/her bowels into a container.
D) sent in the bedpan.

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Stool specimens must be transferred from the bedpan to a specimen container or slide to ensure that only the actual stool sample is analyzed, and to minimize contamination from the bedpan or surrounding areas. Sending the stool in a collection bag or bedpan may result in inaccurate test results, as these items may contain bacteria or other substances that could interfere with the analysis.

When Stool Specimens Are Sent to the Lab They Are