INSTRUCTIONS

GI-MAP STOOL TEST

The GI-Map Test by Diagnostic Solutions is completed in the comfort of your home using a collection kit that is mailed to you. For a simple and effective experience, follow the instructions below.

*If you are in the MHM group program or bought an a la cart testing kit, the tests have already been paid for ahead of time by Maddie since this was included in your package. If you’re a 1:1 client adding a test onto your coaching package, you’ll pay for the test after getting a confirmation email from Evexia. Once you pay via the email from Evexia, they’ll ship the test to you. No one needs to pay for the test through the kit that you receive in the mail, it has already been paid for.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Collection kit. Mailed to you by Evexia Diagnostics. Includes all materials needed to sanitarily collect your stool sample.

  • Test Requisition Form. Mailed to you by the lab. This must be completed in its entirety and sent in with your specimen.

  • Mailing materials. Mailed to you by the lab. A prepaid FedEx mailer and box to ship your sample to the lab.

PREPARING FOR YOUR TEST

  • Continue your usual routine. You do not need to change your dietary habits or suspend any medications prior to this test.

  • Write your name, date of birth, and collection date on the yellow capped vial.

  • Fill out the Test Requisition Form completely. Be sure to write the date of sample collection in the Patient section of the form. The test has already been paid for, don’t add payment information on the requisition form. Check that it has already been paid for. Place Test Requisition Form into the box with the sample.

COLLECT YOUR STOOL SPECIMEN

  1. Collect stool. If possible, void urine prior to collecting stool. With gloved hands, collect stool by passing stool directly onto the provided collection tray.

  2. Transfer stool. Using the spoon attached to the cap of the yellow vial, spoon stool from (atleast 4) different areas of the sample into the vial. Fill vial to the red fill line (just over half full). Carefully mix stool and fluid with the spoon. Replace cap tightly and shake vial vigorously for 30 seconds

  3. Package. Place Yellow cap vial into ziplock specimen bag along with absorbent pad. Seal the bag. Place the specimen bag with the sample vial into the kit box. Make sure collection containers are securely closed and placed in the appropriate bag/box.

PACK & SEND

  1. Check whether the box has prepaid FedEx, UPS or US Mail postage.

    If you have any questions, please call Evexia Client Services at 888-852-2723.

  2. Place in mailer.

    1. Fill in your name and address on the shipping label attached to the outside of the provided FedEx mailer.

    2. Place kit box (with vials and requisition form) in the bag.

    3. Seal the self-sticking pouch.

  3. Schedule pickup. Call FedEx to schedule a pick-up. Dial 1-800-238-5355. When the automated greeting begins say “Rep”. When asked if you are shipping a package say “Yes”. A live person will then answer to help schedule your pickup. Let them know you are shipping using a Billable Stamp.

    Note: If you cannot ship the specimen on the day of collection please refrigerate the sample by placing the box containing the sample into the refrigerator. Sample must be shipped within 3 days of collection.