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Lactose intolerance stool sample

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PurpleDana · 16/12/2013 12:29

Come back from docs with all the kit to take a stool sample so dd can be tested for lactose intolerance, but just realised I got no advice about how fresh the sample needs to be. I think I remember Hv a while ago saying it needs to be at the lab within 2hrs? Is this right or doesn't it really matter?

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JingleJohnsJulie · 16/12/2013 14:10

No idea on that one sorry, might be worth phoning the GP and asking Xmas Smile

poopooheadwillyfatface · 16/12/2013 14:11

Yes it needs to be super fresh Grin Sorry.
We sent one for DS - it tests for 'reducing substances' IIRC and it needs testing right away for an accurate result.

PurpleDana · 16/12/2013 15:47

I guess they don't do it at the surgery so what do they do? Like a blood run taxi? Lol

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