- Specialized, standalone collection and transport components designed for patient use to support colorectal cancer screenings and gastrointestinal bleed detection
Uses
- Stool Sample Collection:
- Handed out to patients by medical clinics to safely isolate a stool specimen at home
- FOB Testing Prep:
- Provides the necessary extraction buffer to prepare the patient's sample for processing on QuickVue iFOB Rapid Test Kits
- Diagnostic Screening Support:
- Works as the initial phase in screening for hidden blood in the stool, an early marker for colorectal cancer, polyps, or diverticulitis
Features
- Latex-Free Collection Paper:
- Includes specialized, biodegradable collection paper with an adhesive backing to secure over the toilet bowl cleanly
- All-In-One Tube Design:
- The odor-free collection tube features a built-in grooved sample applicator stick attached to the cap, functioning as a sanitary dispenser
- Integrated Pre-Filled Buffer:
- Every tube comes pre-filled with 2mL of FOB extraction buffer to immediately stabilize the sample
- Secure Mail-Back Packaging:
- Packs include leak-proof specimen pouches, absorbent sleeves, and pre-addressed return mailers for secure transit back to the laboratory
- CLIA Status:
- This entire specimen collection workflow is classified as CLIA-waived
- Bulk Supply:
- Distributed in boxes containing 40 individual patient kits
Benefits
- No Dietary or Drug Restrictions:
- Unlike traditional guaiac-based tests that give false positives from red meat, vitamin C, or uncooked vegetables, this immunochemical system is specific to human hemoglobin so patients do not need to change their eating or medication habits before collecting a sample
- Sample Integrity Protection:
- The specialized extraction liquid inside the tube keeps the collected sample completely hydrated. This preserves biological markers during short-term storage and postal transit
- High Patient Compliance:
- Clear, step-by-step patient instructions combined with a clean, touch-free sampling wand significantly reduce patient anxiety and improve screening return rates
- Cost-Efficient Refills:
- Enables gastroenterology clinics, family practices, and wellness screening programs to purchase replacement patient take-home packs separately without having to repurchase complete, expensive analytical testing kits
