A quick guide to performing this test:
- The test cannot be performed until:
- you have menstrual bleeding and for three days after it starts
- the patient is bleeding due to haemorrhoids or blood in the urine is observed
- Alcohol, aspirin and other drugs that can initiate occult bleeding MUST NOT be taken 48 hours before.
- The testing location is chosen according to the convenience of the user (a stool sample will be needed for this test).
- You will need to wash your hands (or use a sanitising fluid) before and after taking the test.
*Sample collection cup and timer are not included in the test kit.
Procedure:
- Prepare the sample collection sheet (see instructions for use).
- Take the sample by sticking the collection tip into the faeces three times together. Avoid hooking too much sample!
- Return the collection tip to the collection tube and screw it on tightly.
- Shake the collection tube until the sample mixes with the extraction buffer.
- Unpack the test cassette from the sealed foil package and place it side by on a flat surface.
- Open the cover of the collection tube (opposite side) and remove the tip.
- Apply 2 drops in the area (S) of the test cassette.
- Read the result after 5 minutes.
- POSITIVE: A coloured line appears in the (C) area and (T) areas.
*A line of any shade in the test line area (T) should be considered a positive result.
- NEGATIVE: The coloured line appears ONLY in area (C).
- INVALID: The coloured line appears ONLY in area (T).
All used components of the kit are handled according to local requirements.
