Meridian Stool Specimen Container Para-Pak® Single-Vial C and S 15 mL Fill (0.5 oz.) Screw Cap with Sampling Device NonSterile, 6/CS

Stool Specimen Container Para-Pak® Single-Vial C and S 15 mL Fill (0.5 oz.) Screw Cap with Sampling Device NonSterile, 6/CS

This stool specimen container is a Para-Pak Single-Vial C and S collection and transport system for stool culture procedures. It fits healthcare settings where bacterial enteric pathogen recovery and specimen preservation matter, and it also supports patient and nursing workflows with a built-in collection spoon and clear collection instructions. This version uses a screw cap with sampling device, has a 15 mL fill volume of 0.5 oz., and is nonsterile.

Good Fit For

• Stool culture collection workflows
• Patient collection with nursing staff guidance
• Transport of stool specimens for bacterial enteric pathogen recovery
• Facilities that need a single-vial collection and preservation system

Key Features

• Single-vial C and S system for collection, transportation, and preservation of bacterial enteric pathogens
• Culture and sensitivity medium additive helps support stool culture procedures when maximum sensitivity is required
• Isotonic non-nutritive medium helps preserve delicate pathogens and helps prevent overgrowth by commensal organisms
• Indicator changes from red to yellow to show overgrowth and improper specimen storage
• Built-in collection spoon and included collection instructions help simplify use for patients and nursing staff
• Screw cap with sampling device supports secure specimen handling

Applications and Usage

• Collecting stool specimens for culture and sensitivity testing
• Transporting stool specimens while preserving viability of delicate enteric pathogens
• Supporting patient take-home or on-site specimen collection with clear instructions
• Monitoring for improper specimen storage through indicator color change

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• The indicator should remain red; a shift to yellow signals overgrowth and improper storage of the specimen.
• This container is intended for culture and sensitivity workflows rather than general-purpose specimen collection.
• The product is nonsterile, which may matter for facilities standardizing collection protocols.

FAQ

• What type of testing workflow is this stool specimen container meant for? This Para-Pak Single-Vial C and S container is intended for stool culture and sensitivity procedures involving bacterial enteric pathogens.
• How does this system help preserve the specimen? The vial uses an isotonic non-nutritive medium that helps preserve the viability of delicate pathogens and helps prevent overgrowth by commensal organisms.
• Does this container include a way to collect the sample? Yes. Each vial has a built-in collection spoon, and collection instructions are included for patients and nursing staff.
• What does the color change in the vial mean? A color change from red to yellow indicates overgrowth and improper storage of the specimen.
• Is this stool specimen container sterile? No. This stool specimen container is nonsterile.

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