Genova Diagnostics
Microbiomix
How to collect the Genova Microbiomix #2220 stool kit at home, from Genova's own instructions. Prep, tubes, refrigeration and FedEx return.
Specimen
Stool
Tubes / kit
A white-top swab tube, labels, a tray, a glove and a biohazard bag.
Processing
Refrigerate the tubes in the biohazard bag until shipping. Do not freeze.
Shipping
Seal the box in the FedEx bag and drop it at an authorized FedEx location. Ship Monday to…
Not a blood draw
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) only. We do not do capillary, fingerstick or self-collection. You collect this kit yourself, following the lab's instructions.
Overview
About this kit
Genova Diagnostics is a specialty lab that ships collection packs to providers and patients. Tests are activated at gdx.net/activate. [G1]
Microbiomix, a stool microbiome test from one swab. [G1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Wait at least 4 weeks after a colonoscopy or barium enema. [G1]
- Wait at least 4 weeks after antibiotics, antiparasitics or antifungals. [G1]
- Don't collect during active bleeding from hemorrhoids or menstruation. Discuss medications with your physician. [G1]
- 2
Collection
Collect
- Label the swab tube with your date of birth and collection date. [G1]
- Wear the glove and collect stool in the tray. Don't let urine or toilet water touch it. [G1]
- For the white-top swab, lightly touch the round end to the stool (only a small discoloration is needed), then click it shut in its tube. [G1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Refrigerate the tubes in the biohazard bag until shipping. Do not freeze. [G1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Confirm every tube has your date of birth and collection date. Put the biohazard bag in the box. [G1]
- At gdx.net/activate, enter the final collection date and stool consistency to get a confirmation code. Write it on the activation card and put the card in the box. [G1]
- Seal the box in the FedEx bag and drop it at an authorized FedEx location. Ship Monday to Friday and avoid US holidays. Return within 24 hours of the final collection. [G1]
At a glance
Tube and processing details
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Does Speedy Sticks collect stool?
No. Speedy Sticks only does venipuncture. You collect this kit yourself.
What if I see a worm?
Put it in a clean glass jar with rubbing alcohol, write WORM on it, and return it with the kit. [G1]
How long after antibiotics?
At least 4 weeks. [G1]
Is it refrigerated?
Put it in the biohazard bag and don't freeze it. [G1]
Genova Diagnostics
GI Effects Comprehensive / Microbial Ecology / Fundamentals / CDSA
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GI Effects with Microbiomix
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GI Effects Gut Pathogen / Comprehensive Parasitology
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Gut Immunology / Calprotectin
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Parasitology Random
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Stool Culture / Akkermansia etc.
Need a blood draw too?
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) at home, work or a facility.
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