Gut Zoomer 3.0 Complete
Test Details
Lab Company: Vibrant Wellness
Sample Type: Stool
Collection Location: At Home
The Gut Zoomer 3.0 investigates the intestinal microbiome to determine the root cause of inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms. The Gut Commensals, Gut Pathogens, and Digestive Markers tests are all a part of the Gut Zoomer 3.0.
🔑 Key Details | 📦 Shipping |
⏰ Preparation & Timing | 📊 Results |
🧪 Collection Instructions | 📚 More Resources |
💳 Requisition & Payment |
💬 Questions? |
Key Details
- These instructions are for the following tests: Gut Zoomer 3.0, Gut Commensals, Gut Pathogens, and Digestive Markers.
- Do not collect samples while menstruating.
- Wait 14 days after a colonoscopy to collect your sample.
- You must avoid certain medications prior to testing.
- If you are taking laxatives or probiotics, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test.
- Use FedEx to ship samples back to the lab as soon as possible, Monday - Friday only.
Preparation & Timing
- Do not collect samples while menstruating.
- If you have recently had a colonoscopy, wait at least 14 days after your colonoscopy to collect your sample.
- If you are taking antibiotics or antimicrobials, complete the medication course and wait 2-4 weeks to collect your sample.
- If you have taken a rectal suppository, wait 2-3 days to collect your sample.
- If you are taking a proton pump inhibitor, wait 5-14 days after your last dosage to collect your sample.
- Avoid the following medications for 2-3 days prior to testing:
- Aspirin
- Anti-inflammatories
- Antacids
- Bentonite clay
- Betaine HCL
- Digestive enzymes
- If you are taking laxatives or probiotics, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test.
Collection Instructions
- Write your name, date of birth, and the date and time of sample collection on each tube.
- Put on the disposable gloves.
- Open the sampling sheet.
- Remove the protective covering from the tape on the sampling sheet.
- Adhere the sampling sheet to the toilet seat as shown.
- Do NOT let the sheet touch the water.
- Collect stool on the sampling sheet.
- Do NOT let stool touch water or urine.
- Use the provided scoop to add stool to each sample tube.
- Do NOT touch or dispose of the liquid in the tubes.
- Fill to the fill line. Do NOT overfill.
- Recap each tube tightly.
- Flush both the sampling sheet and excess stool down the toilet.
- Place the sample tubes into the biohazard bag with the absorbent material.
- Place the biohazard bag into the refrigerator until shipping.
- Remove the disposable gloves.
- Wash your hands to prevent contamination.
Requisition & Payment
- Your kit has been prepaid. You do NOT need to pay anything extra.
- Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.
- Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
Shipping
- Ship using the provided materials.
- Place the stool specimen tubes into the biohazard bag.
- Place into the refrigerator until shipping.
- Place the completed requisition form into the back pocket of the biohazard bag.
- Place the biohazard bag into the provided return bubble mailer.
- Place the stool specimen tubes into the biohazard bag.
- Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your samples back to the lab.
- Return via FedEx as soon as possible, Monday - Friday only.
- Visit www.fedex.com or call 1-800-463-3339 to schedule a pickup of your samples.
- You can also take your samples to the nearest FedEx location.
- DO NOT place your samples in a FedEx drop box.
Results
- Results should be released to your provider 7-14 days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time.
- Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together.
- Your provider may choose to release your results to you. Rupa cannot release your results without provider authorization.
More Resources
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Vibrant Wellness by calling 1-866-364-0963 or chatting with support.