How to take a stool sample for health certificate
Recently, health certificate application has become a hot topic, especially the specific procedures and precautions for stool sampling, which have attracted widespread attention. The following is a compilation of hot content related to health certificates in the past 10 days across the Internet, and combined with structured data to give you detailed answers.
1. The importance of stool sampling for health certificates
Stool sampling is a key step in detecting intestinal infectious diseases (such as typhoid fever, dysentery, etc.) in the process of applying for a health certificate. Correct sampling can ensure accurate test results and avoid repeated testing due to improper operation.
| Test items | Sampling purpose | Common reasons for failure |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella | Check for typhoid infection | Insufficient sample size |
| Shigella | Diagnose bacillary dysentery | Sample contamination |
| parasite eggs | Check for parasitic infections | Improperly saved |
2. Detailed steps for stool sampling
1.Pick up container: Get a special sterilized toilet box at a physical examination institution, which usually comes with a sampling spoon or cotton swab.
2.Sampling time: It is recommended to have the first bowel movement in the morning, when the sample concentration is higher.
3.Operational points:
- Avoid urine mixing
- Take 3-5 grams (about the size of peanuts) from different parts of the feces
- Take 3-5 ml for loose stools
| Tool type | Applicable scenarios | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| plastic litter box | formed stool | Need to be sent for inspection within 1 hour |
| preservation solution test tube | Loose stool/cannot be sent for examination immediately | Sample needs to be completely immersed |
3. Answers to frequently asked questions (top 3 hot topics)
1.Q: What should I do if I don’t have a bowel movement?
A: You can eat high-fiber foods (such as sweet potatoes and bananas) in advance, or consult your doctor to use Kaisellu.
2.Q: How long does it take to send samples for inspection?
A: No more than 1 hour at room temperature, and can be stored in the refrigerator (4°C) for 24 hours (requirements of different institutions may vary).
3.Q: Can women take samples during their menstrual period?
A: It is recommended to avoid menstrual periods to avoid false positives caused by blood contamination of samples.
4. Comparison of stool testing requirements for health certificates in major cities across the country
| city | Testing agency | Sampling container | Time limit for sending for inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | District Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Special toilet box + preservation solution | 2 hours |
| Shanghai | designated hospital | Sterile cup | 1 hour |
| Guangzhou | community health service center | test tube with fixative | 24 hours (refrigerated) |
5. Things to note
1. Avoid taking antibiotics or antidiarrheal drugs 3 days before sampling
2. Use a clean plastic bag to place on the toilet to prevent environmental pollutants from mixing in
3. Complete the label (name, sampling time, etc.)
4. Provided by some institutionsDoor-to-door sampling service(reservation required)
6. Extended reading (recent hot topics)
1. Progress in the implementation of electronic health certificates (pilot in 7 provinces and cities)
2. Increase the proportion of random checks on health certificates on food delivery platforms to 15%
3. New fecal occult blood detection technology (can be screened without sampling)
Through the above structured data and detailed instructions, we hope to help you successfully complete the stool sampling for health certificates. It is recommended to confirm the latest requirements through official channels before handling. Some areas have implemented online reservation and electronic report inquiry functions, which can greatly shorten the processing time.
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