Instructions for sample collection

That's how easy our test kits are to use.

Before sampling

  • Remove supragingival plaque and dry the sampling point (not professional tooth cleaning).
  • Please note that extensive bleeding and/or pus discharge can falsify the analysis result.
  • The use of antibacterial mouthwash solutions immediately before sampling should be avoided.

 

❶  Order

Fill in all of the forms legibly using a pen. Note the test number of the form in your documents.

❷  Preparation

Take the paper points and select the sampling point(s) for the samples.

2a.  multi-site test

Samples from several gingival sulci are summarised in one analysis. Simply place all of the paper points used into one test tube.

2b.  single-site test

Separate analyses of up to four different gingival sulci. Each paper point is supplied in a separate test tube.

Prior to sampling: remove supragingival plaque and dry the sampling point (not professional tooth cleaning)

❸  Sampling

Use sterile tweezers to insert a paper point down to the bottom of each gingival sulcus and leave it there for 10 to 15 seconds.

❹  Summarisation

Note the sampling point and pocket depth for the respective test tube on the order form.

Note: select the "PadoSero" option (serotype analysis on detection of Aa).

❺  Shipping

Send in the samples and documents postage-paid in the PadoTest® kit box and obtain the result online (after registration) and by post (if desired).

❶  Order

Fill in all of the order form fields in clearly legible form using a ballpoint pen. Please note the test number of the order in your documents.

❷  Preparation

Pick up the paper points and select the sampling point. Sampling must always be carried out using exactly two paper points from the deepest pocket of the periodontium.

 

Note: Analysis only possible if exactly two paper points are sent in.

❸  Sampling

Use sterile tweezers to insert two paper points down to the bottom of each gingival sulcus, leave them there for 10-15 seconds and transfer them to the enclosed test tube.

❹  Summarisation

Note the sampling point and clinical information on the order form.

❺  Shipping

Send in the sample and the order form postage-paid in the PadoBiom® sampling set and obtain your result online (after registration) and by post (if desired).