Physician Office Specimen Requirements

1. Fresh stool collected in a clean, screw-capped container.

2. Patient should not ingest red meat, fruits and vegetables with high peroxidase activity (turnip, broccoli, horseradish, cauliflower, cantaloupe, parsnip), aspirin, or vitamin C 48 hours prior to and during testing period.

3. Include the following information:  any recent changes in bowel habits, visible blood in stool, family history of colorectal cancer, rectal pain or pressure, and previous colon or rectal surgery.

4. Forward promptly at ambient temperature.