Mail-order laboratory test - Β-DEFENSIN

β-defensins are defense factors against microorganisms residing on the skin and mucous membranes. They are an important part of the immune system because they combat many bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins found on the mucous membrane of the intestine. The level of β-defensins in feces is used as an indicator of the immune system's response to disrupted gut flora. Excessive increase in β-defensins indirectly indicates damage to the intestinal mucosa and inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Conversely, a decreased parameter may indicate deficiencies in mucosal defense.

SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS

General Information

Patient preparation for stool sampling and the method of sampling, storing, and transporting the sample have a significant impact on the reliability of the result. Therefore, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations.

When NOT TO COLLECT stool for testing?

The test result will not be reliable if the material for testing is collected during the intake of: antibiotics, antifungal drugs, antipyretic drugs. The test can be performed at least 2 weeks after the end of treatment.

Sample collection and preparation for transport - general rules

For parasite testing, samples should be collected from several places in the stool, from TWO CONSECUTIVE bowel movements, i.e., from two days, each in a separate container. For microbiota and intestinal inflammation testing, ONE sample is sufficient.

Before submitting stool for testing, the bladder should be completely emptied. Stool should not come into contact with water, urine, or cleaning agents (detergents).

1. Take plastic containers with spatulas inside out of the box.
2. Using a plastic spatula, take samples from several places in the stool passed. The container should be filled no more than halfway.
3. Close the container tightly with the sample of stool. Store at room temperature until transportation.
4. Fill in patient data on the slip and sign the order.

ALL SAMPLES with collected material should be packed into a box, remembering to fill out the referral form, and sent to the laboratory address:

ALLERGEN Center for Personalized Medicine
ul. Juliusza Słowackiego 1
97-300 Piotrków Trybunalski

In case of questions regarding the test and test results, please contact the laboratory directly: 517-425-081

Self-collection and sample submission kit