USER INSTRUCTIONS

for metabolomics
h ME-200

Read all instructions prior to collection.

Procedure:

COLLECTION DEVICE+CapTube top

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Toiletaccessory

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SpatulaTube

IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS:• Empty your bladder before beginningthe collection.
• Collect fecal sample free of urine or toilet water.
• Utilize any toilet accessory which may be suppliedwith the collection device.
• Toilet paper or tissues may be required.
While holding the yellow tube top,
unscrew ONLY the purple cap andset aside for later use.

Handle the stabilization liquidwith extra care.

Donotspill
IMPORTANT:Do NOT remove the yellow tube top.
Do NOT spill the stabilizing liquid in the tube.
Tube is not designed to stand upright, do NOT
spill the stabilizing liquid in the tube.

Stabilizing liquid
Mixing ball
Tube is not designed to stand upright.

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Summary and explanation of the kit:
OMNImet •GUT provides the materials and instructions
for the collection and stabilization of metabolites fromhuman fecal samples.

Use the spatula to collect a small amount offecal sample.

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Actual size of fecal sample.

4Warnings and precautions:• Handle with care.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from heat sources, sparks and open flames.
• Keep stabilizing liquid tube tightly closed when
not in use.
• FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
• Do NOT remove the yellow tube top from the tube.
• Do NOT spill the stabilizing liquid in the tube.
• Wash with water if liquid comes in contact with eyesor skin. Can cause serious eye irritation. Do NOT ingest.
• See MSDS at www.dnagenotek.com.
• If collecting a liquid stool sample, see separatelyprovided user instructions.
• Small items may pose a choking hazard.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT push sample
into the tube.

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Ship in accordance to applicable regulations
covering transport of biological specimens.

30sec.

Label legend:

7Warning
Collect sample by (Use by)
Catalog number

Top of cap

For a minimum of 30 seconds, shake the sealed
tube as hard and fast as possible in a back andforth motion.

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IMPORTANT: Continue shaking if large particles
remain as shown in Figure A.

9Place spatula in original packaging or wrap
in toilet paper and discard in garbage.

Manufacturer
Caution, consult instructions for use

Fig. A

Fig. BLot number

l25ºC Storage instructions
s78ºF15ºCO
P EN60ºF

Pick up the purple cap and screw
onto the yellow tube top until
tightly closed.

The fecal sample will be mixed with the stabilizing
liquid in the tube; not all particles will dissolve.

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Scrape horizontally across the tube top to level
the sample and remove any excess.
Wipe exterior of tube and top with toilet paperor tissue as needed.

Storage: Room temperature storage pre- andpost-collection 15°C to 25°C (60°F to 78°F).

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Transfer the fecal sample into thetop portion of the yellow tube top.
Repeat until the sample fills
the yellow tube top.

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IMPORTANT: Send the sample for processing
following the delivery instructions supplied
separately by the kit provider.

For Research Use Only
Not for use in diagnostic proceduresSuperior samples • Proven performance
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