Instructions - GetTested.io

There are many ways to do health tests. The most common one is the blood test. Saliva, urine, and breath are also options for certain tests.

Further down on this page you can find our tests, sorted by the testing method (blood, saliva, urine, and breath). Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the tests.

Click on the image to find instructions for that test.

Dried blood spot

Allergy test
Allergy & Food Intolerance Test
COVID-19 Antibody Test
Food Intolerance 40
Food Intolerance 80
Food Intolerance 240
Histamine intolerance

Saliva test

Cortisol

Saliva test

Estrogen & Progesterone
Melatonin

Saliva test

Testosterone

Stool Test

Candida
Leaky Gut
Parasite
Gut Microbiome Small
Gut Microbiome Medium
Gut Microbiome Large
Gut Microbiome XL

Urine Test

Iodine
Serotonin
Heavy Metal

Breath Test

Lactose Intolerance
Fructose Intolerance

Saliva test

DHEA
Women’s Hormone Profile
Men’s Hormone Profile

Histamine in stool

Histamine in stool for Gut Microbiome Test XL

Urine test

Neurotransmitters Basic
Neurotransmitters Plus

Breath Test

SIBO

Instructions for Blood Test – Dried Blood Spot

We ask that you carefully follow the instructions when doing the blood test. If you are feeling any uncertainty or have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact our support team via e-mail or live chat.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID ON THE TEST BEFORE YOU SEND IT TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CONNECTS THE TEST TO YOU.

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

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2. Wash your hands in hot water for about a minute. This will increase blood circulation in your fingers. Dry your hands. Doing a blood test without stimulating blood circulation might prove difficult (so please do not skip this step :).

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3. Disinfect your “test finger” with the supplied disinfectant paper. Wait a few seconds until the finger is completely dry.

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4. Rotate the yellow protective cover on the blood lancet to remove it. Use the extra lancet if you need to do another finger stick.

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5. Place your hand on a flat surface. Put the lancet diagonally toward the test finger and press down the yellow button. Make sure the lancet is pressed against the finger the whole time.

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6. We recommend that you stand up at this stage to let the blood in your arm flow downward. Help the blood drops come out by massaging the finger toward the needle stick.

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7. Drip the blood onto the circles on the paper. Standing up will help. It is very important that you fill all the circles completely, otherwise the lab will not be able to complete the test and you will need to send in a new one.

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8. Place the sticker with your unique test-ID onto the paper. Wait 2 hours for the blood to dry.

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9. When the blood has dried for 2 hours, put the paper in the plastic cover it arrived in.

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10. Put the plastic cover in the pre-stamped envelope and make sure to send it the same day (preferably a Monday or Tuesday).

Instructions for Blood Test – Test Tube

We ask you to follow the instructions carefully when doing the test. Read the instructions below. If you still are feeling uncertain and/or have questions, please contact us via e-mail or live chat.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID LABEL ON THE TESTS THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CONNECTS THE TEST TO YOU.

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3. Disinfect your “test finger” with the supplied disinfectant paper. Wait a few seconds until the finger is completely dry.

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4. Rotate the yellow protective cover on the blood lancet to remove it. Use the extra lancet if you need to do another finger stick.

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5. Place your hand on a flat surface. Put the lancet diagonally toward the test finger and press down the yellow button. Make sure the lancet is pressed against the finger the whole time.

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6. We recommend that you stand up at this stage to let the blood in your arm flow downward. Help the blood drops come out by massaging the finger toward the needle stick.

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7. Transfer the blood drops into the test tube until the blood reaches the marked line. If it doesn’t reach the marked line, there won’t be enough blood for the lab to test. Please contact us if you have any trouble.

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8. Place the sticker with your unique test-ID on the test tube. Place the test tube inside the transport tube and seal.

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9. Put the tubes in the pre-stamped envelope and send it to the lab the same day, preferably a Monday or Tuesday. (The histamine and gluten test has to be sent in a Monday.)

Instructions for Saliva Test – Cortisol

Saliva samples for cortisol testing should be collected at 7 different times during the day, preferably Sunday or Monday. If you want to brush your teeth and floss, remember to do it at least 30 minutes before doing the test. If bleeding from the gums occurs, we recommend that you take the test at another time. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum 30 minutes before the test starts. Also avoid drinking alcohol the night before.

The test needs saliva samples from 7 different times during the day:

1. As soon as you wake up.
2. 30 minutes after you wake up.
3. 1 hour after you wake up.
4. 2 hours after you wake up.
5. 5 hours after you wake up.
6. 8 hours after you wake up.
7. 12 hours after you wake up.

Store your tests in the fridge until you send them.

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2. Rinse your mouth with water. Spit and wait for a few minutes until you have saliva in your mouth again.

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3. Open the test tube and straw.

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4. Use the straw as a funnel to transfer your saliva into the test tube. Make sure that the tube is filled. A few bubbles in the saliva are no problem.

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5. Put the sticker labeled “1” and your unique test-ID on the test tube and seal.

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6. Repeat the procedure with the other 6 test tubes:

As soon as you wake up.
30 minutes after you wake up.
1 hour after you wake up.
2 hours after you wake up.
5 hours after you wake up.
8 hours after you wake up.
12 hours after you wake up.

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7. Store the test tubes in the fridge until you send them. Put the tests in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the tests to the lab the next day (preferably a Monday).

Instructions for Saliva Test – Estrogen & Melatonin Test

Saliva samples for estrogen testing should collected in the morning. We recommend that you take the test 1 week after ovulation, if you have a normal 28 day cycle that means somewhere during day 19-23.

Saliva samples for melatonin testing should collected on a Sunday evening, before going to bed. This is important since the test need to be sent to the lab on a Monday.

If you want to brush your teeth and floss, remember to do it at least 30 minutes before doing the test. If bleeding from the gums occurs, we recommend that you take the test at another time. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum 30 minutes before the test starts. Also avoid drinking alcohol the night before.

Please note that intake of hormonal drugs and usage of lotions with hormones will affect the estrogen/progesterone result. We recommend that you avoid hormonal intake for at least 7 days before doing the test unless you want the intake to be included in the result. Women should not do the test during menstruation. Store the test in the fridge until you send it to the lab.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID LABEL ON THE TESTS THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CONNECTS THE TEST TO YOU.

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2. Rinse your mouth with water. Spit and wait for a few minutes until you have saliva in your mouth again.

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3. Open the test tube and straw.

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4. Use the straw as a funnel to transfer your saliva into the test tube. Make sure that the tube is filled. A few bubbles in the saliva are no problem.

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5. Put the sticker with your unique test-ID on the test tube and seal.

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6. Store the test tubes in the fridge until you send them. Put the tests in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the tests to the lab the same day (Monday if you do the melatonin test).

Instructions for Saliva Test – Testosterone

Saliva samples for testosterone testing should collected in the morning, preferably Monday morning. Then two more samples must be collected after that. If you want to brush your teeth and floss, remember to do it at least 30 minutes before doing the test. If bleeding from the gums occurs, we recommend that you take the test at another time. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum 30 minutes before the test starts. Also avoid drinking alcohol the night before.

The saliva sample is collected at three times:

1. As soon as you wake up.
2. 30 minutes after you wake up.
3. 60 minutes after you wake up.

Store your test in the fridge until you can send it.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID LABEL ON THE TESTS THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CONNECTS THE TEST TO YOU.

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2. Rinse your mouth with water. Spit and wait for a few minutes until you have saliva in your mouth again.

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3. Open the test tube and straw.

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4. Use the straw as a funnel to transfer your saliva into the test tube. Make sure that the tube is filled. A few bubbles in the saliva are no problem.

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5. Put the sticker labeled “1” and your unique test-ID on the test tube and seal.

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6. Repeat the procedure with the other 2 test tubes:

30 minutes after you wake up.
1 hour after you wake up.

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7. Store the test tubes in the fridge until you send them. Put the tests in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the tests to the lab the same day (preferably a Monday).

Instructions for Stool test

These sample instructions regards the gut microbiome and intestinal tests. We ask you to carefully follow the instructions when you take your test. Are you still unsure? Then send an email to the support or contact us on the live chat so that we can help you in the best way.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER: Recommended is that you should refrain from taking probiotics at least 72 hours before the test and wait 4 weeks after you have taken antibiotics. If you have diarrhea on that particular day when planning to collect the sample, we recommend that you wait and take the test another day (this does not apply if you usually have recurrent diarrhea).

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID LABEL ON THE TESTS THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CONNECTS THE TEST TO YOU.

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

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

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5. Be sure to fill the tube so that it reaches between the minimum and maximum line (preferably more towards maximum than minimum). 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. If you test histamine via stool, you will receive instructions for it separately in your test kit.

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

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7. 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.

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8. Put the tube (or tubes) in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the test to the lab the same day (preferably a Monday).

Instructions for Histamine test in stool

We ask you to carefully follow the instructions when you take your test. Are you still unsure? Then send an email to the support or contact us on the live chat so that we can help you in the best way.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID LABEL ON THE TESTS THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CONNECTS THE TEST TO YOU.

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2. 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.

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

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5. Put the dosing stick back in the tube. It is important that you do this only once, as that is enough. Excess feces will get collected in the blue part of the tube. The small amount collected for the sample is therefore sufficient. 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 exactly right! It should not turn to brown.

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6. Put the tube in the transport container. Label the tube with your unique test ID. Put the transport container in the pre-stamped envelope (together with the other tubes if your test requires more than one tube).

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7. Put the tube (or tubes) in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the test to the lab the same day (preferably a Monday).

Instructions for Breath Test

Your breath will be collected during a few hours. Remember to avoid eating or drinking something that contains the substance you are testing for. For example, if you are testing for lactose intolerance, avoid lactose products.

Your test kit comes with 5 glass containers. You will blow into the first container before drinking the fructose solution. The remaining 4 should be blown into certain times after drinking the fructose solution:

Glass 2: 30 minutes after drinking the fructose solution.
Glass 3: 1 hour after drinking the fructose solution.
Glass 4: 2 hours after drinking the fructose solution.
Glass 5: 3 hours after drinking the fructose solution.

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2. Take the 5 numbered stickers and stick them on the 5 glass containers.

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3. Pour the powder into 300 ml of lukewarm water.

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4. Take the mouthpiece with the bag and place it on the glass container that is labeled “TEST”. NOTE: Make sure you do not pierce or break the cork.

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5. Put the mouthpiece against your mouth and take a deep breath through your nose.

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6. Blow through the mouthpiece into the bag. Just before you lose your breath, press down the mouthpiece through the glass container and pierce the cork.

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7. Drink the water with the powder you made earlier.

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8. Repeat the process with the other glass containers:

Glass 2: 30 minutes after drinking the fructose solution.
Glass 3: 1 hour after drinking the fructose solution.
Glass 4: 2 hours after drinking the fructose solution.
Glass 5: 3 hours after drinking the fructose solution.

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9. Place the glass containers into the return envelope. Seal and send the same day (preferably a Monday)

Instructions for Breath Test SIBO

Your sample will be collected in a few hours. Remember to follow the preparatory instructions for the days before taking the test, which you will find in the product description and that you get in your test kit carefully.

Your test kit contains 7 glass containers. The first one you will blow in before drinking the solution.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST-ID ON THE TESTS THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST-ID IS MISSING THERE IS NO WAY TO CONNECT THE TEST TO YOU.

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2. Remove the test tubes from the transport containers and place them in the order in which the samples are to be taken.

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3. The first breath test should be performed BEFORE taking the supplied solution. Take the mouthpiece in one hand with the spout facing up, and the test tube marked 1 in the other hand.

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4. Inhale, hold your breath for 5 seconds and then exhale the air through the mouthpiece in the bag so that the bag fills slowly.

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5. While you are still exhaling, ie. the bag is still filled with the air you have exhaled, place the test tube with the rubber side against the extraction device while pressing lightly. A needle penetrates the rubber of the test tube. The air from the bag now enters the pipe. Pull the test tube out of the collection device and place it ready for dispatch.
Do not worry: the air you breathe into the tube can not disappear but remains in the tube.

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6. After taking the first reference sample, you will now drink the supplied test solution. Note the time. From now on you will not be allowed to drink more water for an hour!
After that, it is ok to drink plain still water.

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7. Drink the water with the powder you made earlier.

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8. Now take the other six breathing samples in a row after 30, 50, 70, 90, 120 and 150 minutes.
Continue in the same way as for the first test. Record the times of the breathing gas samples (No. 2-7) on the test protocol.

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9. Place the glass containers into the return envelope. Seal and send the same day (preferably a Monday)

Instructions for Urine Test

These urine sampling instructions refer to the Iodine, Serotonine and Heavy Metal Test tests. The sample should be collected from your first morning urine. That means that only urine from the stream should be collected, not the first drops. 60 ml of urine must be collected in the cup. Remember to not drink more than 1 liter the night before.

Note that women should not do the test while menstruating.

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2. Open the test tube and place it on a flat surface. Make sure the tube doesn’t fall.

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3. Collect your morning urine in the cup. Collect from the streamflow and not from the first drops.

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4. Use the pipette to extract urine from the cup, then push the urine out into the test tube. Make sure the entire tube is filled. Seal it carefully.

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5. Place the sticker with your unique test-ID onto the tube. Place the test tube inside the transport tube and seal.

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6. Place the tubes in the pre-stamped envelope. Send it the same day (preferably a Monday).

Instructions for Saliva test:

DHEA
Women’s Hormone Profile
Men’s Hormone Profile

Go through all the instruction pictures in the slider on the right before you start your test. The saliva test should be collected in the morning. If you have brushed your teeth, allow at least 30 minutes to pass before performing the test. If you bleed from the gums, avoid taking the test and wait until another day. Also avoid drinking, eating, using snus, smoking or chewing gum 30 minutes before the test. Avoid alcohol the night before the test. Keep in mind that taking hormone preparations or using creams with hormones affects your results, therefore, avoid taking / using hormone replacement therapy at least 7 days before the test unless you want your intake to be included in your test results.

Women should not take the test during menstruation. If you are a menstruating woman, we recommend that you take the sample one week after ovulation, during a normal cycle this means between days 19-23.

The samples iare collected on two occasions:

Immediately when you wake up (tube with red lid)
30 minutes after waking up (tube with white lid)

Feel free to keep your sample in the fridge until you post it.

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1. Before you start, you need to register for your test. Your test kit includes a label with your unique test ID. Register your test ID here. Need help creating an account? Here you can download the guide for Registering an account and a unique ID

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2. Rinse your mouth with plain water, spit it out and wait a few minutes so that you have saliva in your mouth as usual.

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3. Fill the tube that has a red lid with the first saliva immediately when you wake up in the morning. The tube must be half filled with saliva and without bubbles.

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4. Fill the tube that has a white lid with saliva 30 minutes after the first test, ie. the first tube with the red lid. The tube must be half filled with saliva without bubbles.

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5. Put both tubes in the transport tube and stick your unique test ID on it.

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6. Put the tubes in the pre-stamped envelope. Store the samples in the refrigerator until you send them. Post the same day.

Instructions for Urine test:

Neurotransmitter Test Basic
Neurotransmitter Test Plus

The urine sample should be collected in the morning from your second morning urine. The second morning urine means the second time you urinate after getting up in the morning. Remember not to drink more than 1 liter in the evening before you take your test.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STICK YOUR TEST ID ON THE SAMPLE THAT YOU SEND TO THE LAB. IF TEST ID IS MISSING, THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE CUSTOMER.

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2. Collect your second morning urine after getting up, in a cup or glass. The second morning urine means the second time you urinate after getting up in the morning.

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3. Hit the tube hard against someone until the small white lump falls to the bottom of the tube.

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4. Transfer urine from your cup or glass to the test tube using the supplied pipette and attach the cap to the tube. Make sure that the entire pipe is filled. Seal properly.

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5. Then place the tube in the black transport tube. Put your unique QR code on the test tube.

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6. Put the tubes in the pre-stamped envelope. Store the samples in the refrigerator until you send them. Post the same day.