Specimen Collection And Handling - Biohit ColonView Hb/Hp Test Instructions D'utilisation

• Handle stool specimens as potential biohazardous material.
• It is recommended that the Stool Collection Paper enclosed
is used, in order to avoid mixing with blood from urine sam-
ples or with interfering components from the toilet water.
• The saline solution in the Sample Collection Tube contains a
small amount of sodium azide, which may react with lead or
copper plumbing to form potentially explosive metal azides.
When disposing of buffered saline or extracted samples, al-
ways flush with copious quantities of water to prevent azide
build up.
• Do not use the Sample Collection Tube or Test Cassette after
the expiration date.
• Only open the Test Cassette packaging if the test is actually
going to be performed.
• Do not spill solution onto the Test Cassette apart from plac-
ing sample into the sample well.
• Patients should follow the instructions for obtaining a sample
exactly and should not take any sample during menstruation
or in case of bleeding hemorrhoids.
• Bring all reagents to room temperature (20-30°C) at least 10
minutes before use.
• Evaluate the test result after 15 minutes and not beyond 25
minutes.

8. SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING

Collection of 1 stool sample: follow instructions below. Collection
of 3 stool samples: Collect the samples from 3 different stools
over no more than 3 consequentive days.
1. Collect a specimen of stool in a clean dry container or
receptacle, for example the Stool Collection Paper provided
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