Hemoccult® Fecal Occult Blood Tests - Hemoccult II® SENSA® elite Patient Instructions

	*Hemoccult II^® SENSA^® elite* Patient Instructions**
	*The "elite" Difference...* Easier Diet Easier Sampling Easier Processing

	For Informational use Only. Refer to Your Current Patient Instructions Included in Your Test Kit.
	Hemoccult II SENSA elite Patient Instructions (195k)

FIRST: Preparation before Taking the Test

OKAY TO EAT!

Pork, chicken, turkey and fish

Fruits and vegetables

High-fiber foods (e.g. whole wheat bread, bran cereal, popcorn)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol*)

Up to one adult aspirin (325 mg) a day

AVOID!
7 days prior and during testing:

	No more than one adult aspirin (325 mg) a day
	No other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil*).

Note: Please talk to your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions about medications you take regularly.

3 days prior and during testing:

	No red meat (beef, lamb or liver)
	No more than 250 mg of vitamin C a day from supplements, and citrus fruits and juices. An average orange contains approximately 70-75 mg vitamin C. 100% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C is 60 mg.

Note: Some iron supplements contain vitamin C in excess of 250 mg.

SECOND: Taking the Test on 3 Different Days

Important!

	Do not take test if blood is visible in your stool or urine (e.g. menstruation, active hemorrhoids, urinary tract infection).
	Remove toilet bowl cleaners from toilet tank and flush twice before collecting stool.
	For best results prevent stool from contacting toilet bowl water. Other clean, dry containers may be used if desired.
	Protect Test Card from heat, light and volatile chemicals (e.g. ammonia, bleach, bromine, iodine, and householdcleaners).

1.	Write your name, ID# (if known), and physician's name on front of Test Card.
2.	Fill in Day 1 Collection Date. Open Day 1 flap.
3.	Urinate before bowel movement, if possible. Collect stool using one of the options below.

Tissue + Plastic Wrap Option (preferred)

Flush toilet

Obtain 2 foot piece of plastic wrap (not included)

Lift lid and seat of toilet

Secure plastic wrap across back half of bowl, allowing middle to hang down just above water

Unfold tissue (provided) halfway

Place tissue on top of plastic wrap

Lower seat

Have a bowel movement

Go to 4.

- OR -

Tissue Alone Option

Flush toilet

Unfold tissue (provided) completely

Float tissue on surface of water

Allow edges to stick to sides of bowl

Have a bowel movement

Go to 4.

4.	Obtain a small stool sample with provided Applicator Stick. Apply thin smear in box A.
5.	Reuse Applicator Stick to obtain a 2nd sample from a different part of stool. Apply thin smear in box B. Flush tissue and stool ONLY. Discard stick and plastic wrap (if used) in waste container.
6.	Close flap. Store Test Card in patient kit envelope. Let dry. Do not store smeared Test Card in any moisture-proof material (e.g. plastic bag).
7.	Repeat steps 2 through 6 for Day 2 and Day 3.

THIRD: Returning the Test

1.	Insert completed and overnight air-dried Test Card into enclosed U.S. Postal Service approved Mailing Pouch
2.	Peel tape from flap. Fold flap over. Press firmly to seal.
3.	Deliver or mail sealed Mailing Pouch to your physician or laboratory within 10 days of Day 1 Collection Date.

Important!
Current U.S. Postal Regulations prohibit mailing completed Test Cards in any standard paper envelope. Use the Mailing Pouch provided in Patient Screening Kit.

Hemoccult II SENSA elite Patient Instructions (195k)

For technical assistance call 1-800-877-6242 or email askpcd@beckman.com.

*Tylenol & Motrin are registered trademarks of McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals.

**Advil is a registered trademark of Wyeth Consumer Healthcare.

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