Instructions: Colon Cancer Screening

How to Perform the Colon Cancer Check – Step by Step

With our Colon Cancer Screening Test , you can easily and safely conduct an important health examination conveniently from home – without a doctor's visit. This guide will take you through the process step by step, from preparation to sample collection and shipping.

Probatix provides you with the necessary materials so that your sample can be collected professionally and analyzed in a specialized, accredited laboratory. Follow the instructions to obtain reliable results and keep an eye on your health.

✅ Important Notes in Advance - Please Pay Attention

Please read the instructions carefully in advance and follow each step.

• It is best to bring the stool sample to a Deutsche Post branchon the day of collection.Store the sample in the refrigerator until shipping.
• Keep the container out of reach of children.
• The liquid contained in the container must not be swallowed and must not come into contact with the eyes or mucous membranes. The container is designed to prevent leakage of the liquid. In case of accidental contact, please seek medical professional assistance immediately.
• Collect the stool sample immediately after excretion.
• Do not insert the container or any part of it under any circumstances into the rectum.
• Stool samples should not be taken during menstruation , if there is bleeding from the rectum (e.g., due to hemorrhoids or other reasons), or if the stool is contaminated with urine.
• Activate your sample as described in Step 10 of the instructions . If you do not follow this step, your sample cannot be evaluated and will be disposed of by the laboratory.
• Use the container only once and avoid direct sunlight.
• Do not open or attempt to open the transparent cap.
• Suitable only for persons over 18 years of age.
• If you have any questions, contact us via email at support@probatix.de. For more information, visit our contact page or our FAQ.

📋 Step 1: Preparation

1. Read the instructions on the manual carefully.

2. Prepare all materials: treatment unit (tube with green cap), absorbent pad, plastic bag, return envelope.

3. Open the email "Important for Your Test Result: Please Activate Your Test", as you will need it later.

🧪 Step 2: Execution

4. Go to your toilet. Place some toilet paper in the toilet bowl. The bowel movement should occur over the toilet paper. Avoid contact with water or urine.

5. Unscrew the green cap with the sampling stick. Do not hold the tube upside down.

6. Use the sampling stick to gently poke at four different spots on the stool without going too deep. Then, swipe crosswise over the surface.

7. Ensure that all grooves are filled with stool. Do not take an excessive amount of stool.

8. Screw the green cap back tightly onto the tube.

9. Turn the tube upside down several times. It must not be opened again.

📦 Step 3: Registration & Shipping

10. Open the email you received in advance and click on "Activate Test" in the test profile. Follow the next steps and fill in your details so that the order can be sent to the laboratory.

11. First, place the tube in the provided plastic bag and seal it.

12. Place the plastic bag in the return envelope.

13. Take the sample to the post office by the next day at the latest.

14. Once your sample has been analyzed in the laboratory, you will receive a notification and can view your results online.