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SPECIMEN COLLECTION: Intestinal Tract

What has been the "gold standard" for stool collection systems?

The standard two-vial set has been used for many years and consists of one vial of 10% formalin from which the concentration is performed and one vial of PVA fixative from which the permanent stained smear is prepared.
 
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