Baermann technique: Procedure step 2

Place a double layer of cheesecloth or dental napkin on a disposable paper towel or equivalent on the bench.

Using a spoon or spatula weigh or measure approximately 5-10 grams of faecal material.

Place the faecal material in the centre of the cheesecloth.

cheesecloth with faecal material being placed in centre with a spoon

Form a pouch containing the faecal material by holding the four corners of the cheesecloth together and moulding the cloth around the faecal material.

pouch formation