Stool collection procedure (Please collect a sample at home on the day before the checkup.)
- Stool collection tube (green cap)
- Unscrew the cap and pull it upwards to open
- Collect a stool sample
- Ensure that the stick has an adequate amount of stool
- Insert the stick back into the tube and close it tightly
- Seal the tube into the collection bag and keep it away from sunlight. Return the bag on the day of checkup.
Notes:
- Our stool tests are based on immunoassays, as the test results are not influenced by food and are more accurate.
- When using the stool sample kit, please do not empty or dilute the liquid in the container.
- After sample collection, please seal the tube into the collection bag, store it at room temperature, and keep it away from sunlight. If the sample cannot be sent for analysis within 24 hours after collection, please refrigerate the sample and send it for analysis within five days.
- Try to collect samples of normal stool. If the stool is watery, please collect another sample on another day. For those using laxatives, please collect a sample when the stool is normal.
- When collecting a sample from a toilet bowl, please sit closer to the edge or sit backwards in order to avoid discharging the stool into the water. To facilitate stool collection, place some toilet paper on the inner wall.
- Female subjects should not collect stool samples when they are on their period. Please collect a sample at least five days after the period has ended.
Guidelines on urine collection (collected after checking in at the HMC)
- Please urinate a small amount of urine into the toilet before collecting a 20-30 cc sample using the urine cup. Pour the urine from the cup into the urine container and ensure that it is 80% full.
- Female subjects should not undergo a urine test when they are on their period. Please collect a sample at least five days after the period has ended.
Guidelines on Pap smear (performed by a gynecologist on the day of checkup)
- Female subjects should not undergo this test when they are on their period. Please reschedule this test to after the period has ended.
- This test is not suitable for individuals who have not had sexual experiences.