Fecal Floatation Device

Simple to use
Step by Step Instructions:

1. Client or technician collects stool specimen with spatula to put in jar. Approximately 2 to 3 grams of feces is required for test.
2. Technician fills jar half full with floatation media.
3. Thoroughly mix fecal specimen and solution with stir stick.
4. Place screen on top of jar press down slightly to lock screen in place. Add more floatation media until convex meniscus is formed at top of screen cylinder.
5. Float a 22 mm cover slip on the meniscus. Allow to stand for at least 15 minutes for ova to float through screen and adhere to cover slip. Lift cover slip and carefully place on a microscope slide. Examine under microscope for ova.
6. When procedure is completed place lid on top of screen press down slightly to seal and discard complete container.

Device Features:

• Three components: lid jar and floatation screen with attached spatula.
• Due to unique reservoir system floatation media will not spill if unit is overfilled.
• Capped jar with spatula inside can be sent home with client to collect a stool sample.
• Crack and peel self-adhesive labels.
• Inexpensive
• Easy to use