A three-dimensional outlined polygonal shape rises onto the screen over a background of shifting red and orange gradient colors. The shape rotates as it zooms in towards the camera. As its edges expand, they reveal words, which shift as the edges of the shape continue to rotate. The words read: “your health journey begins here.”

Narrator: Congratulations on taking the first steps to uncover deeper insights about your health.

The title of the video appears in text, reading “How to Collect: Blood Sample.”

Narrator: In this video, we’ll show you how to collect and return your stool sample using the novel collection wipe – a convenient method that makes collecting a sample as simple as your regular bathroom routine. Before starting, it’s important you activate your test kit at thorne.com/activate. You can find the 8-digit activation code on the back of your test-kit box.

As the video continues, text emphasizing the narration appears on the left side of the video, while visuals appear on the right side. The text does not add any information not present in the narration. Unless otherwise noted, all shots in this video are top-down in an infinite white space with hands using the test kit objects to complete the test. The first visual on the right side of the frame is a shot of a woman’s hands setting down a tablet.

Narrator: Once you’ve activated your test, you’ll want to read the instructional booklet completely before starting to ensure correct timing and for tips on collecting an optimal sample. After reading the instructional booklet, it’s time to begin the collection process. Here are the items included with your kit: gloves, a wipe container, and a collection wipe. We have also included an extra wipe as back up, but you will only need one for the test.

We see the components of the test one at a time on a white background.

Narrator: First, wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them with a clean towel. Remove the gloves and put them on before removing the collection wipe from its packaging. Next, unscrew the cap from the Wipe Container and place on a flat, clean surface. Be careful when placing the cap, to be sure it does not flip over or touch anything that might contaminate the sample and impact your results. Now, sit on the toilet and begin your bowel movement. Use the collection wipe as you would regular toilet paper to collect your sample.

Preparations for collecting the sample are made as the woman washes her hands and carefully sets down the cap, before selecting the collection wipe.

Narrator: Once the sample is collected, place the used wipe inside the container and securely screw the cap back on. Shake the container to dissolve the wipe, it should take about 30 seconds. Once you are certain the wipe has fully dissolved, place the container on a flat surface and use both thumbs to firmly press the button on the cap to preserve the DNA in your sample. If the button does not release, try loosening the cap, pressing the button, then re-tightening the cap. You can now remove your gloves and finish up in the bathroom.

The woman goes through the process of returning the sample, placing the wipe in the tube, pressing the button, etc.

Narrator: Next comes the easy part. Follow the directions in the instructional booklet for packaging up and returning your test. Because you’ve activated the test electronically, you won’t need to write your name or any return information on the return package. You’ll receive an email in the coming weeks notifying you your results are ready.

As the video comes to a close we continue to see words emphasizing the final lines of narration appear, and cut to an animation of the Thorne Logo on black.

Narrator: That’s all there is to it! Now you are just days away from starting your new health discoveries.

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