Clinical Samples - How To Collect

This information is designed to help you provide the sample your doctor or nurse has asked you for to help with your investigation(s). Please read below or click on the relevant link(s) for more information.

How to take a urine sample:

Instructions (PDF, 69KB)

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How to take a stool sample:

Instructions (PDF, 34KB)

How to take a stool sample for Helicobacter Pylori:

Instructions (PDF, 112KB)

How to take a nail sample:

Instructions (PDF, 58KB)

How to collect a sputum sample:

Instructions (PDF, 481KB)

Instructions for self collection of vaginal swabs:

Instructions (PDF, 381KB)

How to check for headlice:

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How to collect a semen sample:

Instructions (PDF, 1.36MB)

Or visit Patient.co.uk by clicking here for further information