The iClean® fecal collection tube is a professional medical product used for collecting fecal samples. Here are its material composition, specific functions, and detailed introduction:

Tube body: Usually made of high-quality medical plastics, such as polystyrene (PS) or polypropylene (PP). These materials have good chemical stability, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, and will not react chemically with the fecal sample to ensure that the original nature of the sample is not affected. At the same time, they also have a certain degree of flexibility and strength, not easy to break, and convenient for operation and transportation.
Lid: The lid is usually also made of the same medical plastic and closely matches the tube body to ensure a good seal to prevent sample leakage and the entry of external contaminants. Some lids may also be equipped with special sealing gaskets or diaphragms inside to further enhance the sealing effect.
Sampling spoon or swab: Usually made of plastic or paper. Plastic sampling spoons have a certain degree of hardness and toughness, which is convenient for collecting fecal samples; paper swabs are relatively soft and have little irritation to the intestinal mucosa, which is suitable for some special sampling needs, such as detecting intestinal parasites.

Sample collection: It provides a convenient and hygienic tool for medical staff or patients to collect fecal samples. Its design is ergonomic, and the sampling spoon or swab can easily obtain an appropriate amount of fecal sample to ensure the representativeness and reliability of the sample.
Sample preservation: The collection tube has good sealing performance, which can effectively isolate air and moisture, and provide a relatively stable preservation environment for the fecal sample to prevent the growth or death of microorganisms in the sample, as well as the decomposition or change of chemical components, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the detection result.
Sample transportation: After collecting the sample, the iClean® fecal collection tube can safely transport the sample to the laboratory for testing. Its sturdy material and reliable sealing performance can prevent the sample from leaking or being contaminated during transportation, ensuring the integrity and safety of the sample.

High safety: Using an aseptic production process to ensure that the inside of the collection tube is sterile, reducing the risk of infection for patients during the sampling process. At the same time, the design of the tube body and lid avoids the direct contact of the sample with the operator, improving the safety of the operation.
Convenient use: The operation of the collection tube is simple and easy to understand, and patients can collect samples at home by themselves and then send them to the hospital or testing agency for testing. In addition, the collection tube is usually marked with clear scales and instructions for use, which is convenient for medical staff to accurately collect and record sample information.
Compatibility: It is compatible with a variety of fecal detection methods and instruments, such as fecal routine examination, fecal occult blood test, fecal microbiological detection, etc. According to different detection needs, the sample can be directly taken out from the collection tube for testing without additional processing steps.
Environmental protection and hygiene: The iClean® fecal collection tube is usually designed as a disposable one, which can be directly disposed of as medical waste after use, avoiding the risk of cross-infection and environmental pollution, and meeting the requirements of environmental protection and hygiene.