 Rectal culture is a lab test to identify

bacteria and other germs in

the rectum that can cause gastrointestinal
symptoms and disease.
 When stool specimens are not readily
obtainable, rectal swabs are acceptable;
however, it must be indicated whether the
specimen is a stool or a rectal swab. Place
the swab in stool culture transport medium
(C&S vial).
 1. Collects sample aseptically
 2. put them into sterile plastic
bags to avoid contamination.
 3. obtain sample
APPROXIMATELY 200 gms. Or
200 ml.
 4.
Pass stool into the whole
mouth, leak proof container
with tight fitting lid.

 5.Uses wooden stick to

transfer stool, do not leave
wooden stck into container.
 6.
label with the information,
examination

 7.
Bring specimen to the
laboratory

 8.
Document and follow-up
results/findings
1. Passes the tip of the sterile swab
beyond the anal sphincter
anywhere from 1 cm in infants to
4 cm in larger adolescents.
2. Rotates the swab to sample the
anal crypts for 30 seconds.
3. Breaks the swab at the score in
line into the transport tube
containing 1.0 ml liquid media
4. Labels with information,
examination

5. Brings specimen in the laboratory

6. Document and follow-up results

or findings