Metals – Toxic + Nutrient Elements – Stool Sample Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions

Metals – Toxic + Nutrient Elements (Stool)

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
• Specimen vial (containing water)
  Check vial bag for expiration date
• 1 collection tray
• Disposable spoon

Before You Start

There are no special dietary restrictions. Do not collect your specimen within 3 days of having a GI exam using barium contrast agents or having dental amalgams (silver fillings) installed or removed.

If you have dental amalgams, please indicate this on the sticker located on your clear biohazard zip-lock bag.

Let’s Get Started

1. 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 is visible. Use blue or black ink from a ball-point pen—do not use felt-tipped pens or dry-erase markers. Unlabeled samples will be rejected.
2. Put on a glove and collect the stool specimen in the collection tray. Do not allow urine or water to touch the sample.
3. Using the disposable spoon, take multiple samples from different areas of the stool and add them to the vial. Ensure the specimen reaches the fill line. Tighten the cap completely and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Refrigerate until ready to ship.

Preparing the Package

1. Ensure the vial is labeled and tightly sealed. Place the specimen vial into the clear biohazard zip-lock bag. Add the absorbent packing sheet and seal the bag using the zip-lock feature.
2. Place the sealed biohazard zip-lock bag into the test kit box.
3. Place the test kit box inside the shipping laboratory pak.

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

Samples must be shipped on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (outside the US: 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 the specimen collection or shipping process, please feel free to contact us:

Phone: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST 800-288-0383

Email: CustomerService@MosaicDX.com

Online Instructions: Scan the QR code in your kit or visit mosaicdx.com/instructions.

Your test results will be delivered to your healthcare practitioner within 2–3 weeks after sample receipt at Mosaic Diagnostics. Only your practitioner may discuss your results. Mosaic Diagnostics cannot provide result interpretation directly to patients.