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Diabetics should proceed with caution.  \n• Do not collect during acute infectious illness.  \n• If you weigh less than 100 pounds, follow instructions printed on the blue bag.  \n• Do not use for children under 25 pounds.  \nPreparation & Timing  \nPlan to collect early in the workweek and ship within 2 days of collection.  \nWait 4 weeks from your last colonoscopy or barium enema.  \nWait 2-4 weeks from your last dose of antibiotics, antifungals, Pepto-Bismol®, or herbal/natural antimicrobial products.  \n7 days before collection do not use laxatives, stool softeners, stool bulking agents, antacids containing aluminum, or magnesium hydroxide.  \n24 hours before collection limit diet to only: meat/poultry/fish/seafood that isnot cured or brined, plain steamed white rice, eggs, clear meat broth (no bone/ cartilage or vegetables), fats/oils (coconut, olive, vegetable oils, butter, or lard), salt and pepper (no other herbs/spices), weak black coffee and/or weak black tea (no sweeteners or cream, no green or herbal teas), plain water (no mineral water or water with additives)  \nDo not take probiotics.  \n12 hours before and during collection  \ndo not eat or drink anything other than water.  \nDo not take non-essential medications or supplements unless your doctor has advised you otherwise.  \nDo not chew gum, eat candy, or use mouthwash or toothpaste.  \n1 hour before and during collection do not smoke or inhale second-hand smoke.  \nDo not sleep or exercise.  \nDo not eat or drink anything during the collection. Water is okay after collecting Tube 5.  \nHow to Begin  \n1. Watch [the video at gdx. net/breath-collection](the video at gdx. net/breath-collection).  \n2. Follow the Preparation & Timing requirements.  \n3. Choose a time to begin and fill in the chart below with the time you will collect each tube.  \n4. Follow the breath collection steps for each tube.  \n5. When you have collected all necessary tubes, enter your collection times and activate your test [at](at gdx.net/activate)[ gdx.net/activate](at gdx.net/activate).  \nCreate a Schedule  \nCollecting in the morning is often easiest, but anytime works as long as you stick to the schedule.  \n[www.gdx.net/breath-collection](www.gdx.net/breath-collection)  \nBreath Collection  \nRepeat steps 2 through 5 for each collection.  \nWatch  \nthe video!  \nFamiliarize yourself with each step before you begin.  \nStand in front of a mirror to help with collection.  \n1  \nBefore Tube 1, brush your teeth and tongue using only water and rinse.  \nWrite your details on the numbered label and apply to tubes in order.  \n3  \nGrip the device atthe blue band in your non-dominant hand.  \n4 5 Complete with one continuous exhale.  \n2  \n5  \nTake a normal breath and hold for 5 seconds.  \nBegin breathing out normally into the device, keeping the bag inflated.  \nExtra air will escape through a small hole.  \nMid-exhale, press the tube hard onto the full length of the needle.  \nHold firmly in place for 2 seconds.  \nAfter you remove the tube, stop exhaling.  \nPlace the labeled tube in the bubble wrap bag.  \n2  \nReminders and Important Notes  \nDo not put fingers in the device opening as there is a sharp needle inside.• Do not smoke, sleep, exercise, or use toothpaste or mouthwash until all collections are complete. • Label tubes before collecting and store in the bubble wrap bag when finished. • Your breath will not be visible in the tubes. • Do not open the glass tubes.  \nEnter Specimen Information and Activate Test Online  \n[1. 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