Fit test posted last night in cold weather - will it freeze sitting inside a post box until today?

This may be a really stupid question but has got me worried.  I carried out a FIT test last night and posted it in a Royal  Post Box last night.  It wont be picked up until later today. The weather was minus degrees last night.  Will the test not freeze with being left inside the post box all night? That could cause a false result?  I know the poo sample is stored in some kind of solution.  Does that not freeze ?  My husband just looked at me a s though I've lost the plot.  I guess the same could be said about it being really hot weather and left inside hot post box??

Thanks for any information

Anne 

  • Hi Anne and thanks for your post,

    The most important thing is to send the sample back as soon as possible after it has been taken so it can be examined. The samples are going to be sent in all sorts of weather so it is unlikely to cause any problems.

    If there is a problem with the sample you will be contacted  as soon as possible to do another one

    I hope you get the results soon and all is OK.

    Take care best wishes

    Jemma