How do I collect the stool sample?

Please follow the instructions included with your gut test. You may find a copy of them below. 

IMPORTANT:

Antibiotics: If you have recently taken antibiotics wait 4-6 weeks prior to collecting your sample. 

Probiotics: Stop probiotics for 3-5 days prior to sampling. 

Sampling: 

• Baby: If it's a baby in a diaper, it's a simple swab of the stool directly from the diaper
• Toddler/Child/Adult: You can sample directly from a soiled toilet tissue paper. Alternatively, you can add a stool collector to your Child or Adult kit at checkout, or purchase one here.

🤏 You only need a very tiny bit of stool swabbed on our dry collection tool. As long as there is a small amount available to the naked eye we will be able to process your sample. Check out this video for a great visual of how much stool should be visible on your collection swab.