INSTRUCTIONS
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Invivo Healthcare, The Coach House, 3 Lewiston Mill, Brimscombe, GL5 2TE
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Read all instructions carefully before beginning
Hazards & precautions
Fluid in the eNAT swab is harmful
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Keep out of the reach of children
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Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. If contact is made, wash with clean
water thoroughly for 15 minutes
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If accidentally ingested: contact your local poison control centre
immediately
Important information
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Your sample needs to arrive at the laboratory between Monday to Friday,
and should be shipped within 24 hours of collection, so please plan taking
your sample accordingly.
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Do not collect the sample if you are currently menstruating, please wait 1
day after menstruation ceases.
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If you have had a colonoscopy, please wait 4 weeks post-procedure to take the sample.
Kit contents
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2 faecal collection devices
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1 absorbent white sheet
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1 eNAT (liquid) collection
swab
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Auto MC Swab
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1 ScheBo® collection swab
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1 biohazard bag
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1 test requisition form (TRF)
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1 pair of latex-free gloves
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1 unpaid addressed green
mailing bag
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1 sample stickers
Patient preparation
It is not recommended that you change any prescribed or regular medications or supplements without
seeking advice from a suitably qualified medical professional. Some medications or supplements are known
to have an impact on the test results. If agreed with your healthcare professional, please follow the guidelines
below.
14 days prior to collecting your sample
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Complete any courses of short term medications such as antibiotics or antifungals
7 Days prior to collecting sample:
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Discontinue (where possible) the use of anti-inflammatories
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Complete courses of botanical antimicrobials or antifungals
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Discontinue (where possible) use of probiotics
24 Hours prior to collecting sample:
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Discontinue (where possible) the use of NSAIDS
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Discontinue (where possible) use of digestive enzymes
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Discontinue (where possible) over the counter stomach acid aids such as Rennies or Gaviscon.
(Please continue all other medication unless advised differently by your healthcare practitioner)
Day of collection:
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Discontinue (where possible) the use of prebiotics
Note:
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If using steroid cream for the anus, shower & ensure it is completely washed off before completing the test.
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Long term antibiotics and probiotics can be continued but usage should be disclosed to your practitioner so
they are able to interpret the results with that in mind.
