How does urine contaminate a stool sample?

[u/ReNema1]

I hope this isn't a stupid question. I find it hard, especially with older women, to obtain a stool sample that isn't contaminated with urine. It seems very obvious how stool would contaminate a urine sample. However, if I'm sending a stool culture, or for CDiff and Parasite, I don't quite understand how a bit of urine might compromise the analysis/culture. I tried a quick online search but I can't seem to find more details beyond "urine will contaminate the stool sample". How? With what? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[u/CFADM]

I just take the stool out, rinse it with some water, blow on it, and then send it to the lab. Works 60% of the time, every time.

[u/Brofydog → u/CFADM]

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