A sampling tube (1) for the collection of faecal samples of the type comprising: - a container body (2), internally hollow and open at both ends (2a, 2b), adapted to receive a buffer solution , - a first lid (4) provided with a threaded rod (46) for the collection of faecal samples, said axially threaded rod protruding inside the container body, when said first lid (4) is applied to a first end (2a) of the container body (2), - a partition (21) provided in an intermediate position within said container body (2) in order to separate a first compartment (22) from a second compartment (23) within said body of container； characterized in that it further comprises gripping means (30) integral with the second end (2b) of said container body (2) oriented towards said first end (2a) and suitable for forming a grip insert for the automatic analysis machines that they can therefore process the test tube in an automated manner, and because it further comprises tamper-proof closure means (7, 74, 29) adapted to securely close said second end (2b) of said container body (2), said tamper-proof means for closing the second end (2b) of said container body (2) comprise a film suitable for being punctured by a probe of the type with which an automatic analyzer or a module is provided. automatic processing of pre-analytical stages.Un tubo de ensayo de toma de muestras (1) para la recogida de muestras fecales del tipo que comprende: - un cuerpo de recipiente (2), internamente hueco y abierto en ambos extremos (2a, 2b), adaptado para recibir una solución tampón, - una primera tapa (4) provista de un bastón roscado (46) para la recogida de muestras fecales, sobresaliendo dicho bastón roscado axialmente dentro del cuerpo de recipiente, cuando dicha primera tapa (4) se aplica a un primer extremo (2a) del cuerpo de recipiente (2), - un tabique (21) proporcionado en una posición intermedia dentro de dicho cuerpo de recipiente (2) con el fin de separar un primer compartimento (22) de un segund
