Test Details
Lab Company: Vibrant Wellness
Sample Type: Stool, Serum
Collection Location: At Home, In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
This panel combines the Gut Zoomer 3.0 and the Wheat Zoomer to determine the root cause of inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Key Details
These instructions are for the following tests:
Wheat Zoomer + Gut Zoomer 3.0
Wheat Zoomer + Gut Commensals
Wheat Zoomer + Gut Pathogens
Do not collect samples while menstruating.
You must avoid certain medications prior to testing.
Blood sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.
You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
Preparation & Timing
If you are taking any of the following medications, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of this test.
Laxatives
Probiotics
Steroids
Immunosuppressive medications
Biologic agents
Other immunomodulating medications
Do not collect samples while menstruating.
Blood sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Freeze the provided ice packs for at least 24 hours prior to your blood draw.
Collection Instructions
Stool Collection
Urinate prior to sample collection.
Write the following information on each tube.
Your full name
Your date of birth
Date of collection
Time of collection
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.
Blood Collection
Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
Test kit
Frozen ice packs
Stool samples
Completed test requisition form
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
Your test kit may come with more tubes than needed. Please have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions HERE and your test requisition form to determine the correct tubes to draw.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
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
Make a note of the tracking number on the return label so that you can track your samples back to the lab.
The phlebotomist will ship your samples for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
If the phlebotomist will not ship your stool sample,
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.
Return via FedEx as soon as possible, Monday - Friday only.
You can take your samples to the nearest FedEx location.
You can also visit www.fedex.com or call 1-800-463-3339 to schedule a pickup of your samples.
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.
More Resources
Collection Information
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact Vibrant Wellness by calling 1-866-364-0963.