So how does the doctor get a sample of my stool?

[Omphaloskepsis]

This isn't a medical question... I already have a appointment scheduled. I know that they will need to do one.

I was just curious. Am I looking at a Q-tip or will I have to use a cup? The receptionist wouldn't say.

[ruiner4u]

1. at least make him buy you dnner first...

[Omphaloskepsis]

2. She..

[Shine]

3. hmmmm...not sure I really want to know

:D

actually, I have a gf who is dealing with the exact same issue. She thinks she might've contracted giardia from some bad well water or something. :puke: Anyway, she's needing to provide a stool sample, as well. I think they sent her home with a cup. Ewww...

[madinmaryland]

4. IBTL!!1!!

Poo in a cup!!1!!

[trof]

5. Unless you can crap on demand...

They usually give you 3 mini popsicle sticks and 3 poop-proof envelopes.
At home, you scrape 3 samples from 3 poops.
Then bring them (mail?) to the lab.

[Omphaloskepsis]

11. Thanks.. I was thinking they would...

stick a Q-tip up my ass and call it a day. The sample might be a bit more interactive than I wanted.

[Oeditpus Rex]

6. Not a cup — a card

It has 'x' number of little slots for 'x' number of smears.

You're also supplied with some skinny tongue depressors with which to do the smearing.

My doctor calls 'em "poopy cards." :D

[formerrepuke]

7. Some doctors will perform a 'two-fer'...combination rectal exam and

stool sample 'retrieval'.....well, at least thats an excuse for being in there.

[LeftyFingerPop]

8. Pliers. n/t

[MrCoffee]

9. the doctor will see you now

[guitar man]

10. the last time I had to do a stool sample

I told the doc he was going to have to come to the house and get it. I mean, there was no way I was going to unbolt that heavy bastard, rip it out of the bathroom and carry it all the way into the lab just to take it home and re-install it. No way!!

:hide:

[cobalt1999]

12. Not how, but a fun clip on why...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-OIgXyvzUU&mode=related&search=

[Parche]

13. KINKY

Why do you have a stool stuck up there??? :rofl::rofl::rofl: :hi:

[Blue-Jay]

14. Vacuum cleaner.

[HuffleClaw]

15. with a skilsaw? n/t

[Bravo Zulu]

16. here are two stool getters!

[LaraMN]

17. They squeeze your belly REALLY hard.

It hurts.

[sinkingfeeling]

18. Usually, the doctor's office will supply you with a little kit and it's up to you to collect it.

[Deja Q]

19. I'd ask the bartender first. He owns the stool, not you.

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