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

	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 collection cards to your doctor or laboratory no later than 10 days after your first sample collection.
	Remove toilet bowl cleaners from toilet tank and flush twice before proceeding.

1.	Remove one collection card from paper dispensing envelope. Using a ball-point pen, write your name, ID# (if applicable), the doctor's name and collection date on the collection card.
2.	Open front of the collection card. Use one stick to collect a small sample. Apply a thin smear covering the top section of the box. Collect second sample from different part of stool with same stick. Apply a thin smear covering the lower section of the box. Smear the sample between the top and bottom section of the sample boxes.
3.	Close and secure front flap of section by inserting it under tab. Store collection card in the any paper envelope (not plastic bag) until the mailing day. Important: This allows the sample to "air dry." Do not place sampled collection card in any moisture-proof material such as plastic bags. Do not store collection card in refrigerator at any time.
4.	If used, flush collection tissue; discard stick in a waste container. Do not flush stick.
5.	Repeat steps 2-5 for the next two days, using collection cards 2 and 3. After completing the last collection card, store the collection card overnight. The next day, remove collection card 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 collection cards in any standard paper envelope. Do not return or mail collection cards to Beckman Coulter, Inc.

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