Received Enterlob Test Kit

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:27 pm

Hi everyone - I just received my Enterlob test kit in the mail this past Friday. Since they want it sent back on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, I am waiting until next week to complete and send my kit. I have recently read and tried to visualize what people were talking about when taking the sample to send back to Enterlob. Read some humorous stories - thank you.

I assumed the way of testing would be identical to when I prepared stool samples when I was tested for parasites. It's interesting to see it's not the same at all.

One question - Does this sample have to be "frozen"?

Paula

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:36 pm

Just wanted to say I have not been able to be on here as often as I would like since my computer at home is not working at this time. It is also the busiest time of year for me at work - income tax season! So this is one reason I haven't taken time to fix or make changes with my computer at home.

I want to welcome all the newbies. I look forward to catching up on everyone's posts.

Well wishes to all.

Paula

JeanIrene · Post by **JeanIrene** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:03 pm

Ha Paula. Yes, it does have to be frozen. TMI, I know, but it took three times and two days to get the required amount. A cup can be a lot sometimes. I couldn't wrap it in enough plastic bags before putting it in the freezer. And I took it to UPS immediately after taking it out of the freezer. Didn't want to look at the clerk when I handed it to her. Hopefully she didn't realize what precious cargo it was!

Good luck Paula!

Jean

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:29 pm

But UPS asks what's in your package. What do you say?

JeanIrene · Post by **JeanIrene** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:56 pm

Hmmm. UPS never asked. Maybe they knew lol. I think I would just say its a "medical specimen".

Jean

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:00 pm

YES, FREEZE IT!

carolm · Post by **carolm** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:44 pm

When I dropped my sample off the young man who took it only said " oh you have an overnight? I'll put it right over here" and he put it with the other overnight packages. That's probably what they are most concerned with. I did think "if only you knew".
I did the same thing-- ziplock bags around the container. I was grateful we had our old refrigerator/freezer down in our garage. I really didn't want to keep it in my kitchen.

I was very much C when I was collecting my sample. I even took a small container to work just in case the opportunity showed up. It did. So then I put the container in a large manilla mailing envelope and told the secretary I had to run something over the Board of Education Office, so I could run home and stick it in the freezer.
If only THEY knew!

Welcome to the club, Paula.

Carol

ant · Post by **ant** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:34 pm

If only THEY knew!

When mine was "in transit" from Hong Kong to the lab it was held up at customs in Alaska for a few days! Good thing there is lots of ice in Alaska........

Best ant

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:31 am

Thank you for all your comments and stories (lol). This will be my weekend event!

I am looking forward to the results, but also nervous about them. Silly - but I don't want to find out I need to eliminate more foods than I have. I am sure everyone else felt that way.

Although I have seen a lot of improvement, "Norman" has not been here yet, so more than likely there are other foods I have been eating that I will need to eliminate.

It is surprising how much energy has returned. It's great to get up in the morning and feel I can actually work, and I still have energy left for things I want to do in the evening!

Paula

carolm · Post by **carolm** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:07 pm

Held up in customs!!! Now that is funny, Ant. Thanks for sharing.

Paula, you'll probably have your own story to tell next week.

Carol