Meridian Stool Specimen Container Para-Pak® Single-Vial C and S 15 mL Fill (0.5 oz.) Screw Cap with Sampling Device NonSterile, 1/BX

Stool Specimen Container Para-Pak® Single-Vial C and S 15 mL Fill (0.5 oz.) Screw Cap with Sampling Device NonSterile, 1/BX

This stool specimen container is a Para-Pak Single-Vial C and S collection system for stool culture and sensitivity procedures. It fits workflows where buyers need collection, transport, and preservation support for bacterial enteric pathogens, with a built-in sampling device to simplify collection for patients and staff. The vial has a 15 mL fill capacity, a screw cap, and a nonsterile format.

Good Fit For

• Stool culture and sensitivity specimen collection
• Patient and nursing staff collection workflows
• Transport and preservation of stool specimens for enteric pathogen testing

Key Features

• Single-vial stool specimen container for culture and sensitivity collection workflows
• Culture and sensitivity medium additive supports collection, transportation, and preservation of bacterial enteric pathogens
• Built-in sampling device and collection spoon help simplify specimen collection
• Screw cap closure helps keep the sample secured during handling and transport
• 15 mL fill volume supports the specified sample capacity for this vial
• Color indicator changes from red to yellow to signal overgrowth and improper storage of the specimen

Applications and Usage

• Collecting stool specimens for culture and sensitivity procedures
• Transporting stool samples when preservation of bacterial enteric pathogens is needed
• Supporting patient self-collection with easy-to-follow instructions
• Helping nursing staff collect samples using the built-in spoon and sampling device

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• This container is nonsterile.
• The indicator color should remain red; a change to yellow signals overgrowth and improper storage of the specimen.
• The vial is intended for stool culture and sensitivity workflows rather than general-purpose specimen storage.

FAQ

• What type of testing workflow is this stool specimen container meant for? This Para-Pak Single-Vial C and S container is meant for stool culture and sensitivity procedures involving bacterial enteric pathogens.
• Does the vial include a way to collect the sample? Yes. Each vial has a built-in sampling device, and a collection spoon is built into the vial to make collection easier.
• How much sample does this container hold? This vial has a 15 mL fill volume, which is also noted as 0.5 oz.
• How can staff tell if storage has been improper? The indicator changes from red to yellow when overgrowth occurs, which signals improper storage of the specimen.
• Is this stool specimen container sterile? No. This container is nonsterile.

From Para-Pak Single-Vial C and S by Meridian.