What other precautionary measures must be observed in the collection of fecal specimens?

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1. What other precautionary measures must be observed in the collection of fecal specimens?

2. If a fecal specimen cannot be examined immediately what must be done? What are the different methods of preserving the specimens?

3. Why should an absorbent container not be used in collecting fecal material?

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