Why Does a Fecal Sample for Culture Need to Be

Why does a fecal sample for culture need to be collected in a leak-proof, nonsterile container?

A) Fecal samples can be runny and if the specimen leaks, this can present a biohazard.
B) Many types of bacteria call the intestinal tract home; the specimen cannot become contaminated.
C) Leak-proof containers are always sterile, so the container will be leak-proof, as well as sterile.
D) Because DNA probes can determine resident flora from pathogenic bacteria.