Fig 2. Stool sample collection kit provided to enrolled MAAGE study participants.

Stool sample collection kit and information sheet (kit provided by OHPL)

• • Screw-top plastic container (for the specimen). Collection container will have a label for Health Record Number (HRN), Name, date of birth (DOB), date of collection, time of collection. Recruitment staff will include member’s HRN, Name and DOB before sending kit to participant.
• • Card board-and-tissue-paper liner (fits on a toilet seat) with paper bowl (can be added to liner if needed)
• • Spoon (to scoop)
• • Gloves
• • Gauze pad (for use with diapers)
• • Alcohol cleaning pad
• • Plastic specimen bag (may say "Biohazard") with absorbent towel
• • Paper sack

Refrigeration Kit

• • Cold pack(s)
• • Chill Checker button (count of 500 for randomly selected samples)
• • Information sheet for keeping specimen at required temperature
• • Sending/Returning shipping packet and information sheet
• • Shipping label for return sample
• • Shipping box