How to Use COPAN's FecalSwab™ for Stool Sample Collection

This video is intended for nurses, lab technicians and other clinical staff, and provides simple step-by-step instructions for using Copan's FecalSwab™ for stool sample collection. FecalSwab™ provides a more simple and streamlined alternative to traditional bulky, messy collection systems.

For best results, follow steps outlined in this video and briefly summarized here:
• After patient has obtained stool specimen, collect a small amount of stool by inserting the tip of the flocked swab into the sample.
• Warning: Do not try to collect and transfer an excessive amount of fecal sample into tube. Only the swab tip only needs to be coated with sample.
• Transfer the swab into the FecalSwab™ tube confirm that maximum filling line is not exceeded.
• Mash and mix the stool specimen against the side of the tube to evenly disperse specimen.
• Holding near the end of the shaft, bend the swab at a 180 degrees angle to break it off at the marked breakpoint.
• Shake the vial until the sample appears homogeneous.
• Label and send specimen to testing lab following your SOP’s.

FecalSwab™ streamlines fecal sample collection, transport and processing by converting solid or semi-solid specimens into liquid phase in standardized tubes allowing for easier testing in the Microbiology laboratory, and ultimately better patient care.

To request a free sample of this innovative new fecal sample collection and transport system, visit: copanusa.com/products/liquid-based-microbiology/fecalswab/ad
CONNECT with us!
Facebook: facebook.com/copan.usa
Twitter: @CopanUSA
Instagram: copan_usa
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/332026/