- A dedicated replenishment system containing the physical take-home collection and return materials handed directly to patients
Uses
- At-Home Sample Gathering:
- Distributes hygienic, self-contained materials to patients for private bowel movement sampling
- Safe Mail-Back Transport:
- Safely packages and ships collected human stool specimens from a patient's home back to a clinic or laboratory
- Clinic Inventory Replenishment:
- Restocks out-of-pocket patient sampling supplies without requiring clinics to purchase redundant diagnostic test trays
Features
- 10 Complete Sets Per Pack:
- Contains exactly 10 individual, individually wrapped patient take-home kits
- Pre-Filled Buffer Tubes:
- Includes a collection tube pre-loaded with 2mL of FOB buffer solution to stabilize and preserve human hemoglobin during transit
- Adhesive Collection Paper:
- Special toilet-fittable collection paper that prevents sample contamination from toilet water
- Compliant Mail Packaging:
- Every individual set includes a protective pouch, an absorbent sleeve, and a dedicated return mailing box compliant with biosafety shipping regulations
- Visual Patient Instructions:
- Features step-by-step pictorial guides to walk the patient through proper collection and sealing
Benefits
- Boosts Patient Compliance:
- Since the underlying fecal immunochemical test (FIT) requires no dietary or medication restrictions, patients are much more likely to complete the single-specimen task
- Maintains Sample Integrity:
- The specialized 2mL buffer safeguards the sample against degradation, ensuring the lab receives an accurate specimen for analysis
- Cost-Efficient Workflow:
- Allows medical facilities to purchase the Quidel QuickVue iFOB Test Kits modularly, matching their specific ratio of patient distributions to in-office tests
- Hygienic and Mess-Free:
- Built-in tube applicators and adhesive paper shield patients from direct contact with the fecal matter
