Faeces sample for examination for Elastase

1. A shipping tube containing a test tube with a small scoop
2. A pre-addressed envelope
3. A plastic bag

To collect the faeces, a newspaper or a piece of plastic film placed over the toilet bowl can be used.

It is important that the faeces does not come into contact with the water in the toilet.

• The shipping tube contains a test tube.
• Using the small scoop from the test tube, take three or four lumps from different places in the faeces, so that everything is about the size of a hazelnut.
• Screw the lid firmly onto the test tube.
• Make sure that the test tube is marked with your name and CPR number as well as the date and time of the sampling
• Place the closed shipping tube in the plastic bag provided.
• Place the shipping tube in the plastic bag in the addressed envelope supplied to the Clinical Biochemical Department, Regional Hospital in Randers.
• Remember to apply a stamp. The sample must be sent first class (A-post).
• Please do not start collecting the sample on a Friday or Saturday, as the laboratory to which the sample is sent does not receive samples at the weekend.
• The sample can be delivered to the laboratory in Horsens, Skanderborg Sundhedshus or Odder Vita Park before 12 o' clock Monday to Thursday.