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Stool Collection for Clostridium difficile (C. diff) - South Shore Regional Hospital

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Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to test for C. diff. Special rules you must follow for 5 days before you collect your stool are listed. Locations for drop-offs are included.

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