Specimen Type/Volume

5 g feces, intestine (ileum), mesenteric lymph nodes.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Collect into a leakproof sterile container. Refrigerate immediately. Fecal swabs are not acceptable.

Additional Information

If pooling is requested, maximum up to 5 fecal samples will be pooled and pooling charges will apply. For samples not submitted according to recommended collection protocol (e.g., rectal sleeves) sample handling charges will apply.