GI360 Essentials Stool Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions:
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Test Kit Contents

Start by identifying these elements of your test kit. If you are missing or have expired components, contact Mosaic Customer Service at 800-288-0383.

• Test kit box
• Clear biohazard zip-lock bag
• Absorbent packing sheet
• Disposable gloves
• Shipping laboratory pak
• 3 collection trays
• Silver thermo bag
• 1 yellow-top vial
• 3 black-top vials
• Check vials for expiration dates

Precaution: Keep kit contents out of the reach of children and pets. Do not spill preservative fluid in the vial(s) and avoid contact with skin or eyes. For eye contact, flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. For accidental ingestion, contact poison control immediately. www.mosaicdx.com/sds

Before You Start

If You Require a Laxative

If you have difficulty producing a stool sample, you may use an oral phosphate soda, magnesium citrate, or psyllium fiber-based laxative 24 hours prior to your planned collection time. Enemas may be given using distilled water only. Do not use suppositories or mineral oil.

Discontinue the Following:

• 2 weeks before test: Antibiotics, antiparasitics, antifungals, probiotic supplements, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and bismuth.
• 2 days before test: Aspirin and other NSAIDs, digestive enzymes, laxatives (particularly mineral oil, castor oil, and glycerin enemas or suppositories), activated charcoal, betaine HCl, antacids, and bentonite clay.

Let’s Get Started

It is preferable, but not required, to collect on consecutive days. However, the final sample must be collected within seven days of the first sample.

A 3-day stool collection can improve the reliability of parasite testing and is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If you opt for a 1-day collection, use only the Day 3 vials. Discard the Day 1 and Day 2 vials.

1. Complete the information on the barcode sticker AND the vials by writing the patient name, date of birth, and collection date. Place the barcode stickers on the vials, ensuring information written on the vials is visible. Use blue or black ink from a ball-point pen. Do not use felt-tipped pens or dry-erase markers. Note: Unlabeled samples will be rejected.
2. Put on a glove and collect stool sample in the collection tray. Do not allow urine or water to touch the sample.
3. Using the spoon attached to the vial lid, take multiple samples from different areas of the specimen and add them to the vial. Ensure the specimens reach the fill line. Tighten cap completely.

Preparing the Package

Ensure the vials are labeled and tightly sealed.

1. Place the yellow-top and black-top vials into the plastic biohazard bag. Add the absorbent packing sheet and seal.
2. Place the sealed biohazard zip-lock bag into the test kit box.
3. Place the test kit box into the shipping laboratory pak.

Locate the shipping instruction card for details on how to ship your specimen.

Samples must be shipped on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (outside the U.S., Monday or Tuesday). If you collect on the weekend, hold the specimen until Monday to ship.

Any Questions?

If you have questions about any aspect of specimen collection or shipping, please contact us:

Phone: Our customer service team is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST at 800-288-0383

Email: CustomerService@MosaicDX.com

Your test results will be delivered to your healthcare practitioner within 2–3 weeks after the sample(s) are received at Mosaic Diagnostics. Your healthcare practitioner will review the results with you, identify any areas of interest or concern, and determine appropriate next steps. Mosaic Diagnostics personnel cannot discuss test results directly with patients or family members.