Hemoccult II® SENSA® Patient Instructions

For Informational use Only.
Refer to Your Most Current Patient Instructions Included in Your Test Kit.
 

For accurate test results, read the Patient Instructions completely before completing the test.

Hemoccult SENSA & Hemoccult II SENSA (839k)
   

Drug Guidelines
 





For seven days before and during the stool collection period avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin (more than one adult aspirin a day).


Acetaminophen (Tylenol*) can be taken as needed.




For three days before and during the stool collection period avoid vitamin C in excess of 250 mg a day from supplements, and citrus fruits and juices. 100% of RDA of vitamin C for an adult is 60 mg a day. Some iron supplements contain vitamin C in excess of 250 mg.
 
Note: Please talk to your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions about medications you take regularly.
   

Diet Guidelines
 




For three days before and during stool collection period avoid red meats (beef, lamb and liver).
Eat a well-balanced diet including fiber such as bran cereals, fruits and vegetables.
 
   

General Guidelines
 




For accurate test results, apply samples from bowel movements collected on three different days to slides.




Do not collect samples if blood is visible in your stool or urine (e.g. menstruation, active hemorrhoids, urinary tract infection). Contact your doctor.




For the most accurate test results collect each stool sample before contact with the toilet bowl water. You may use any clean, dry container.



Return completed slide to your doctor or laboratory no later than 14 days after your first sample collection.



Protect slide from heat, light and volatile chemicals (iodine, ammonia, bleach, and household cleaners).


Remove toilet bowl cleaners from toilet tank and flush twice before proceeding.
   

Specimen Collection Instructions
 
1.



 Remove slide from paper dispensing envelope. Using a ball-point pen, write your name, age,and address on the front of the slide. Do not tear the sections apart.
2.





 Fill in sample collection date on section 1 before a bowel movement. Flush toilet and allow to refill. Unfold flushable collection tissue and float it on surface of water. (You may also use any clean, dry container to collect your sample.) Let stool fall onto collection tissue. Collect sample before it contacts the toilet bowl water.

3.





Open front of section 1. Use one stick to collect a small sample. Apply a thin smear covering Box A. Collect second sample from different part of stool with same stick. Apply a thin smear covering Box B. If used, flush collection tissue; discard stick in a waste container. Do not flush stick.
4.


 Close and secure front flap of section 1 by inserting it under tab. Store slide in any paper envelope until the next day.


Important: This allows the sample to "air dry."



Do not place sampled slide in any moisture-proof material such as plastic bags.
Do not store slide in refrigerator at any time.

5.
Repeat steps 2-4 for the next two days, using sections 2 and 3. After completing the last section, store the slide overnight in any paper envelope overnight. The next day, remove slide from the paper envelope and place in the Mailing Pouch. Seal pouch carefully and immediately return to your doctor or laboratory.
 
 
 
 

Note: Current U.S. Postal Regulations prohibit mailing completed slides in any standard paper envelope. Do not return or mail slides to Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Hemoccult SENSA & Hemoccult II SENSA (839k)

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

*Tylenol is a registered trademark of McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals.