EZ Detect (5 tests)

Storage and Limitations

Storage

The EZ Detect(TM) professional carton has a two year shelf life at room temperature (15-30 degrees C). During the testing period, the patient should store any unused test pads in the original foil pouch to protect them from light and moisture.

Limitations

1. As with any other in vitro diagnostic test, the results obtained from the EZ DETECT(TM) Test should be used as a preliminary screen to other medically established procedures and be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical data available. The test does not replace other established diagnostic procedurees, such as proctosigmoidoscopy, barium enema, X-ray studies, etc. The results obtained with EZ DETECT(TM) Test should not be conside red conclusive for the presence or absence of a pathological condition.
2. Some of the previously mentioned drugs may induce gastrointestinal bleeding and may cause positive results.
3. The EZ DETECT(TM) Test is a qualitative test for blood in the stool. Even though the amount of color varies according to the concentration of blood, the test itself should not be used for quantitative information.
4. It is important that no urine be present during testing. Large amounts of urine may make the results difficult to see.