Parasite Test (a178)

Read before taking the test

  • Your test-ID must be registered before it’s sent for analysis;
  • You take the test on an empty stomach in the morning;
  • You submit the test for analysis on Monday or Tuesday;
  • If tracking code is available, please attach it to the front of the envelope (found on your test-ID card).

Instruction


Instruction

Register your test

Before you start, you need to register your test. Your test kit contains a sticker with your unique test-ID. If you need help creating an account, you can check our guide.

Guide
Register test
Open the paper

Open the paper

Carefully open the paper by pulling apart the edges by the arrows

Place the paper on the toilet seat

Place the paper on the toilet seat

Place the paper on the toilet seat and fold the seat ring over it so that it stays in place. Place the paper a little further back on the toilet seat.

Collect the feces

Collect the feces

Collect the sample from the stool that should be on the paper. Using the spoon attached to the lid, scoop the feces into the test tube.

Fill the tube and add your test-ID

Fill the tube and add your test-ID

Fill the tube so that it reaches between the minimum and maximum line. Some stool tests require that you to fill several tubes. You must fill all the tubes that you have received. Close the lid. Place your test ID on the container.

Rinse the paper down the toilet

Rinse the paper down the toilet

Rinse the paper with the rest of the faeces down the toilet.

Place in the transport container

Place in the transport container

Place the test tube inside the transport container and close the lid. If you have several tubes in your test kit, they should all be filled and sent.

Instruction

Send the test to the lab

Put the tube or tubes in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the test to the lab the same day, preferably on Monday.