Stool Testing

[peglem]

We are currently collecting stool samples- lots of them. Today my daughter started her period. Is it still okay to collect, since there will probably be traces of blood in them (not from her bowel)? She started just after the doc's office closed for the day- and I'd really like to get all the samples collected by Monday. But, if those samples are not going to be usable- well, I'd rather not muck about any more than I have to.

[memom]

Hi,

 

If the testing is through Great Northern Labs you could go to the website to read requirements for testing. My daughter did these this winter and what I remember is no mention about menses (just certain foods, antibiotics and steroids and advil).

 

Ellie

[justinekno]

Could you contact the lab directly? We did this testing and I seem to remember they had a customer service number although I don't know if they are open on Saturdays...

 

We are currently collecting stool samples- lots of them. Today my daughter started her period. Is it still okay to collect, since there will probably be traces of blood in them (not from her bowel)? She started just after the doc's office closed for the day- and I'd really like to get all the samples collected by Monday. But, if those samples are not going to be usable- well, I'd rather not muck about any more than I have to.