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Microbiomix

The Microbiomix test offers a comprehensive gut health assessment, detecting bacteria, fungi, protists, and archaea.

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Test Details

Lab Company: Genova Diagnostics
​Sample Type: Stool
​Collection Location: At Home

The Microbiomix test offers a comprehensive gut health assessment, detecting bacteria, fungi, protists, and archaea.

Key Details

  • ⏰ Collection can be done at any time during the day.

  • 💩 Collect your sample at least 4 weeks after your last colonoscopy or barium enema.

  • 💊 You must avoid certain medications and supplements before sample collection.

  • 🩸 DO NOT collect when you are menstruating or have actively bleeding hemorrhoids.

  • 📦 Rupa Health recommends shipping Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.

  • 🚚 Samples must be shipped within 24 hours of the final collection.

Preparation & Timing

  • Collection can be done at any time during the day.

  • DO NOT collect during menstruation.

  • DO NOT collect when you have actively bleeding hemorrhoids.

  • Collect your sample at least 4 weeks after these procedures.

    • Colonoscopy

    • Barium enema

  • Avoid the following medications for 4 weeks before sample collection.

    • Antibiotics

    • Antiparasitics

    • Antifungals

Collection Instructions

  1. Write the following information on each provided label.

    1. Patient's date of birth

    2. Date of collection

  2. Attach one label to each sample tube.

  3. Urinate before collection.

  4. Put on the glove.

  5. Collect your stool sample using the included collection container.

    1. DO NOT contaminate the sample with urine or water from the toilet.

    2. Tip: It may help to put plastic wrap over the toilet seat, then place the collection container on the plastic wrap.

  6. Open one WHITE-top swab tube by twisting and pulling.

  7. Lightly touch the round end of the swab to the stool sample.

    1. DO NOT overload the swab.

  8. Place the swab in the tube and firmly close it until you hear a click.

  9. Repeat steps 6-8 with the second tube.

  10. Place the tubes into the biohazard bag.

  11. Dispose of the remaining sample in the toilet.

  12. Throw away the collection container and the glove.

  13. Complete the test registration.

    1. Please ensure that the name on the registration matches the name on your Rupa order EXACTLY. If it does not match, you may need to recollect your samples.

How to Complete Your Test Registration

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.

  • You must complete your test activation for your sample to be analyzed.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.

    • Please ensure that the name on the registration matches the name on your Rupa order EXACTLY. If it does not match, you may need to recollect your samples.

How to Complete Your Test Registration

Shipping

  • Ship samples to the lab within 24 hours of the final collection.

  • Rupa Health recommends shipping Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.

  • To prepare your samples for shipping,

    • Place the biohazard bag with the labeled tubes into the collection box.

    • Place the completed activation card into the collection box.

    • Place the collection box into the FedEx Clinical Pak mailer.

    • Place the provided prepaid label onto the FedEx mailer.

  • Make a note of the tracking number so that you can track your samples back to the lab.

  • Ship your samples via FedEx.

    • You can take your samples to the nearest FedEx location.

    • DO NOT place your samples in a drop box.

    • You can schedule a pickup by calling FedEx at 1-800-463-3339 or visiting www.fedex.com.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 7-10 days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

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