Instructions sample kits
Have you received a sample kit? Then you are in the right place. Here you will find the explanation on how best to perform your sampling. Watch every step carefully! Sample collection is the first crucial step to a quality analysis. Make sure your hands are always washed before you open a sample kit and start your sampling. If you find sampling exciting, ask someone to help you.
Before you start your sample collection you need to register your sample kit. You can do this here or via the QR code on your sample kit. Once your sample kit is activated, a questionnaire will appear. Fill it out after taking your samples. Attention: after taking your samples, it is best to keep them cool and closed in the fridge.
Your sample kit includes a return ticket. You need this to send your samples, once collected in the ziplock bag and in the package, back to our lab. Simply stick the return ticket on the package and drop it off at the post office.
If there are any questions about the sample kit, sampling and shipping, be sure to take a look at our FAQ or contact us via our contact form.
Urine sample kit
Urine samples should be taken in the morning upon awakening, use the first urine of the day for this purpose.
1. Wash your hands thoroughly. This way there can be no contamination to the urine sample.
2. Urinate the first part of your urine in the toilet. So be careful not to urinate directly into the potty.
3. Then urinate the second part into the container provided for this purpose. Make sure your jar is half full. Try not to touch the inside of the jar at all times.
4. Screw the lid on the jar. Make sure this is screwed on correctly and firmly to avoid leaks.
5. Then place the jar in the clear Ziplock bag included with the samples kits.
Stool sample kit
Stool samples should preferably be collected from the first stool of the day.
1. First, remove the stool collector from the package.
2. Unfold the collector and adhere the sticky edges to the toilet seat. Avoid contact with toilet cleaner or toilet freshener. Make sure that fecal matter lands on the collector.
3. Use the spoon attached to the cap to scoop up the stool. Be sure to scoop in at least 3 different places.
4. Put the cap with spoon back on the tube. Shake firmly for 10 seconds. Make sure the stool is well mixed with the liquid.
5. Detach the sides of the collector from the toilet seat and flush completely.
Saliva sample kit
Saliva samples should be taken in the morning upon waking, with no food or drink intake and no brushing of teeth. If you did eat, wait at least 3 hours.
1. Remove the kit from the package. Insert the funnel into the tube.
2. To produce saliva, it is recommended to rub your cheeks and move your tongue excessively.
3. Once you have collected an amount of saliva in your mouth, insert it into the funnel. Repeat this process until the tube is filled to the 2 ml line.
4. After you fill the tube, you can add the solution (small tube) to the saliva in the large tube.
Sweat sample kit
Sweat samples should be taken in the morning upon awakening. Please do not shower or apply deodorant before taking the sample.
1. Open the packaging of the cotton swab. When removing, avoid the cotton part and touch only the stick.
2. Rub the cotton swab over your armpit. Do this 5 times on your left armpit and 5 times on your right armpit.
5.Place the tube in the ziplock bag with the other samples.
