Collection Instructions:
H. Pylori or Zonulin Test
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
- Silver thermo bag
- Disposable gloves
- Clear biohazard zip-lock bag
- Absorbent packing sheet
- Collection tray
- White-top vial (check vial for expiration date)
- Shipping laboratory pak
- Ice pack (place flat in freezer immediately)
Before You Start
Please read all directions and familiarize yourself with the collection procedures before beginning. If you are taking antifungal or antibiotic medications, finish the course of medication and wait three days before starting this collection.
Refrain from taking digestive enzymes, antacids, and aspirin for two days prior to and during the specimen collection, unless otherwise instructed by your physician. Never discontinue prescription medications without first consulting your physician.
Let’s Get Started
- Complete the information on the barcode sticker AND the vial by writing the patient name, date of birth, and collection date. Place the barcode sticker on the vial, ensuring the information written on the vial remains 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.
- Put on a glove and gather your specimen in the collection tray. Do not allow urine or water to touch the sample.
- Add bits of your specimen to the white-top vial using the spoon attached to the lid, taking pieces from different parts of the specimen until the combined sample and preservative reach the fill line.
- Seal the vial and shake vigorously for approximately 30 seconds. Place the vial in the refrigerator until ready to ship.
- Dispose of remaining specimen and collection materials. Do not flush the tray.
Preparing the Package
- Ensure the labeled vial is tightly sealed. Place the white-top vial into the clear biohazard zip-lock bag and seal it.
- Place the clear biohazard zip-lock bag and the frozen ice pack into the silver thermo bag.
- Seal the silver thermo bag and place it into the test kit box.
- 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 your specimen over the weekend, store it as directed and ship on Monday.
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 is 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.
