The best way to store fecal for exam a day away?

I need to know the best way to store poo for a vet appointment tomorrow.
With so many cats in the house I don't often get an opportunity to bring in a sample, but got lucky today.

Should it be refrigerated or not?

(Tried searching, but too many to go through with inexact results.) I'm taking the easier softer way out.

Yeah it needs to be refrigerated but I think there is a time limit.

Originally Posted by Sicycat

Yeah it needs to be refrigerated but I think there is a time limit.

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Thanks Sicycat! I just ran across a post while searching that said store in fridge, but it didn't say anything about time limit. It will be stored less than 24 hours.

I think my little Sassy may have another bacterial infection.

I think less than 24 hours is ok.

Poor baby

According to my vet, the time limit is two hours unrefrigerated and six hours refrigerated.

Originally Posted by emmylou

According to my vet, the time limit is two hours unrefrigerated and six hours refrigerated.

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Well shoot!

If that's the case then I'll be taking in expired poo. I think they usually have pretty good luck getting a swab though so I'll just hope for the best whatever they use.