RVC/FAO guide to Veterinary Parasitology
Faecal samples: Procedure step 2
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Fill the container to capacity before closing the lid or tighten the sleeve-glove as close to the faeces as possible.

It is important to exclude air from the container as this will retard the development of the eggs.

Each sample should be clearly labelled with the identification of the animal from which the faeces were collected, the date and the place of collection.

filling container

labelling container

Samples should be packed in a cool box for transportation to the laboratory.

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