Liquid Urine Collection Instructions

Neurotransmitters Liquid Urine Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions

GI Microbiome - Return Bag

Shipping Package & Label

Requisition Form

Kit Requisition Form

Liquid Urine Collection Cup

Collection Cup

Liquid urine pipette

Pipette

Liquid urine collection tubes

Collection Tubes

GI Microbiome - Biohazard Bag

Biohazard Bag

Important Information

We strongly recommend consulting your healthcare practitioner prior to making any changes to your current medication regimen.
If the collected specimen contains excess blood (urine is a dark red or brown color) it should be discarded and not used for testing.
If you are taking the medication methylene blue, DO NOT submit sample until urine has returned to a normal color.
Ensure all patient information

Bristol Stool
Scale

For adults & children, ages 3 and above

Bristol - Type 18

Type 1

Separate, hard lumps, like little pebbles

Type 28

Type 2

Hard and lumpy, but sausage-shaped

Bristol - Type 38

Type 3

Sausage-shaped, with cracks on the surface

Bristol - Type 48

Type 4

Smooth, soft and snakelike

Type 5

Soft blobs with clear-cut edges

Bristol - Type 68

Type 6

Fluffy, mushy pieces with ragged edges

Bristol - Type 78

Type 7

liquid poop, with no solid pieces

General Guidelines to follow when in the process of collecting your sample to ensure accurate results.

General Guidelines

Avoid collection during menstruation or urinary tract infections.
Fill the specimen tube to the 7 ml line to ensure there is enough sample for testing.
- Mycotoxin Panel, Environmental Toxin Panel, Heavy Metal Panel, and Organic Acids Profiles ordered individually require 1 transport tube filled to 7ml.
- Combination profiles: All-Tox Profile, MOE-Tox Profile, and MOE-Tox Complete Profile require 3 transport tubes filled to 7ml.
Avoid excessive fluid intake the evening prior to urine collection. An overly diluted urine specimen may be rejected.
Stop all non-essential supplements 1 day prior to collection

Medical Precautions

What to Avoid For...

Organic Acids Testing

It is suggested to be avoid these foods for 48 hours prior to collection

Beverages: Tea, Coffee, Alcoholic Beverages, Juice (see fruits/vegetable list below)
Fruits/Vegetables: Avocados, Bananas, Grapes/Raisins, Kiwi, Pineapple, Plantain, Plums/Prunes, Tomato
Nuts/Seeds: Pecan, Walnut
Other: Ketchup, Vanilla Extract, Jell-O, Aged and Processed Cheeses

Environmental Toxin Testing

Preservatives need to be avoided for 48 hours prior to collection

Sorbic Acid/Sorbate (preservative) (E200-203)
Benzoic Acid/Sodium Benzoate (preservative) (E 210-213)

MOE-TOX Testing

It is suggested to avoid these for 48 hours prior to collection

Beverages: Caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda)
Fruits: Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes)
Nuts/Seeds: Brazil nuts
Other: Chocolate, Cocoa, Seafood, Seaweed

Also avoid the following prior to collection:

Smoking
Saunas
Extreme or strenuous exercise
Dehydration (maintain normal fluid intake)

liquid urine - step 1

Step 1

Complete requisition form and label tubes (name, DOB, collection date).

liquid urine - step 2

Step 2

Perform a mid-stream catch, filling collection cup only 3/4 full.

liquid urine - step 3

Step 3

Pipet urine into transfer tube, repeating until filled to 7 mL. (Combination profiles will fill 2 more tubs)

liquid urine - step 4

Step 4

Place all tubes in biohazard bag and add requisition form to the outer pocket.

Step 5v2

Step 5

Fill the Red tube the same way and seal tightly but do not shake.

Step 6v2

Step 6

Swab stool, insert it into the Orange vial, mix, then snap off the shaft of the swab, and seal.

Step 7v2

Step 7

Place all tubes in biohazard bag and add requisition form to the outer pocket.

Step 8v2

Step 8

Ship same day or refrigerate before sending out. DO NOT FREEZE SAMPLE