How to collect your stool sample for the Gut Microbiome Test

Follow these steps to successfully collect a stool sample for the Gut Microbiome Test.

Register your sample

Without registration, the lab can't link your results to you. It only takes two minutes.

1.Scan the QR code or visit portal.salient.bio

2.Enter your sample barcode and click Next.

3.Fill in the required fields and click Register.

How to collect a stool sample for your Gut Microbiome Test

Wash your hands

Before collecting your sample, wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

Washing hands with soap before collecting a stool sample for an at-home gut health microbiome test.

Unfold stool collection device

Unfold the stool collection device and peel off the adhesive backing paper on each side.

Peeling the adhesive backing from a stool collection device before attaching it to the toilet seat for an at-home gut microbiome test.

Attach stool collection device

Attach the stool collection device to the toilet seat.

Gut microbiome test kit collection device attached across a toilet seat, ready to collect a stool sample at home.

Deposit stool

Deposit your stool sample ensuring it does not touch any toilet water or urine.

Stool sample deposited onto the at-home gut microbiome test collection device, sitting clear of toilet water.

Open collection tube

Open the collection tube without spilling any of the stabilisation liquid.

Hands carefully opening the stabilisation liquid tube from a gut microbiome home test kit before collecting a sample.

Collect sample

Collect your sample by scooping up a small amount of stool as shown in the picture.

How to collect a stool sample for a gut health test — showing the correct small amount on the collection spoon (green tick) versus too much or too little (red crosses).

Place sample in tube

Place the spoon with the sample into the collection tube and secure the lid. Do not reopen the tube.

Stool sample sealed inside the collection tube from a Forth gut health microbiome test, ready to post to the lab.

Seal sample in safety bag

Place the collection tube with your sample into the safety bag and ensure that it is sealed.

Sealed stool sample collection tube inside a clear zip-lock safety bag, packaged for return as part of the Forth gut health test

Package your sample

Insert the safety bag into the return envelope and seal it.

Clear safety bag with absorbent pad included in the Forth gut health test kit, ready to seal the sample tube.

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Post your sample

Post the package using a Royal Mail priority postbox.

Prepaid Royal Mail Tracked 24 return envelope for posting a gut microbiome stool sample to the lab.

1. Get your results

Your results will be available in your account within 2 working days of your sample reaching our lab. With HealthCoach, you'll receive expert commentary from our medical team, highlighting key areas of your health, detailed insights and achievable targets.

2. Take action

Once you have your results, it's time to take action. Whether it's making lifestyle changes or seeking further medical advice, you'll have the information you need to take the next step. Even small changes can have a big impact.

3. Track your progress

We recommend retesting every 6 months to monitor your progress and ensure your health is moving in the right direction. See how your changes are making a difference and stay in control of your long-term wellbeing.

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