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Adult Gut Health Test
Adult Gut Health Test
Updated over a week ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Tiny Health

Sample Type: Stool

Collection Location: At Home

This test explores the balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria in your gut, utilizing advanced shotgun metagenomics technology to identify specific bacterial strains and their impact on health factors like digestion and gut inflammation. Designed specifically for adults, it provides detailed insights to help you understand and improve your gut health.

Key Details

  • 💊 You must avoid certain medications before sample collection.

  • 🚚 Ship your sample within 5 days of collection.

Preparation & Timing

  • Avoid the antibiotics for 4 weeks before sample collection.

    • DO NOT discontinue prescription medications without consulting your healthcare provider.

  • Avoid probiotic supplements for 5 days before sample collection.

    • DO NOT discontinue prescription medications without consulting your healthcare provider.

Collection Instructions

  1. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.

  2. Have a bowel movement.

  3. Wipe as normal.

  4. Lay a piece of soiled toilet paper on a clean surface.

  5. Open the swab collection tube by twisting and pulling.

  6. Lightly touch the swab tip to the soiled toilet paper.

    1. You only need a slight dab of stool on the swab.

    2. DO NOT touch the swab with any unsoiled toilet paper.

  7. Place the swab back in the tube.

    1. Make sure you hear a CLICK.

  8. Place the swab tube into the USPS mailer.

  9. Make a note of the kit ID. This ID can be found on your test kit box and the sample tubes.

  10. Complete the test registration.

    📄 How to Complete Your Registration

Requisition & Payment

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

  • Make a note of the kit ID. This ID can be found on your test kit box and the sample tubes.

  • You must also complete the online kit registration.

📄 How to Complete Your Registration

Shipping

  • Ship your sample via USPS within 5 days of collection.

  • To prepare your sample for shipping,

    • Place the swab collection tube into the provided USPS mailer.

    • Seal the USPS mailer.

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your sample back to the lab.

  • Take your sample to the nearest USPS location.

    • DO NOT place your sample in a drop box.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider approximately 4 weeks after your sample is received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

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Questions?

Reach out to Rupa Health via the chat in your patient portal.

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