Histamine In Stool Test (a410)

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
Keep the tube upright

Keep the tube upright

Please keep in mind that the tube contains liquid. Once you have opened the tube, it is important that you keep it upright until you close it again.
1 - dosing stick;
2 - collects excess feces;
3 - liquid.

Pull out the dosing stick

Pull out the dosing stick

Hold the blue part of the tube and pull out the yellow dosing stick with the other hand. Make sure to keep the tube standing upright so the liquid doesn’t spill out.

Collect the feces

Collect the feces

Insert the dosing stick at 3 different places in the stool. The construction on the lower part of the dosing stick will pick up enough stool.

Put the dosing stick back into the tube

Put the dosing stick back into the tube

Put the dosing stick back in the tube. When you have inserted the dosing stick completely into the tube, turn it until you hear a click. Note that the solution will not change color – or very little – this is correct! It should not turn to brown.

Place in transport container and add you test-ID

Place in transport container and add you test-ID

Put the tube in the transport container. Label the tube with your unique test ID. Put the transport container in the enclosed envelope together with the other tubes.

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.