Before you collect
What to Do When Your Microbiome Test Kit Arrives in Alaska
Collection is easier when the return plan is clear before you start. Open the kit,
identify each item, read the instructions from beginning to end, and confirm where
the sample must be returned.
- Check the kit materials before collecting your stool sample.
- Use the supplied container and collection tools rather than household substitutes.
- Follow the current labeling and packaging instructions included with the kit.
- Use only the return address supplied with your current order.
- Keep your mailing receipt and tracking number until delivery is confirmed.
- Contact support before collecting if an item is missing, damaged, or unclear.
This matters especially when transit is part of your planning: a correctly collected
sample still has to reach the stated receiving location before laboratory turnaround begins.