Finding a Phlebotomist can be hard! At Rupa, we hope to make the process easier for you! So, we've put together some of our best tips on how to seamlessly complete your blood draw. Below you will find the answers to the following questions:

A few days after you have paid for your order, you should receive an email containing test instructions and blood draw resources (subject line: Instructions for Completing Your Lab Tests). This email contains all of the information you will need to schedule and complete your blood draw.

If your practitioner has a preferred phlebotomist (a person who draws blood), their name, contact information, fees, and any special directions will be shared with you. You can contact this phlebotomist to schedule an appointment at their clinic or an appointment for them to come to you (if they are mobile). While this is the best person for you to use, you do not have to use this phlebotomist if they are not convenient for you.

If you do not want to (or cannot) use your practitioner's preferred phlebotomist, you can find other options in your personalized instruction page that is sent to you a few days after you've paid for your order.

If your practitioner does not have a preferred phlebotomist, you will receive customized phlebotomy options from us based on your location. These options may include mobile phlebotomists (phlebotomists who will come to your house) or in-office blood draws.

Once you have a name of a phlebotomist or a blood draw clinic, you will reach out to them directly to schedule an appointment. Most phlebotomists draw during normal work hours, with some having early morning or late afternoon/evening appointments. When you set up your blood draw appointment, we recommend that you confirm the following:

Unfortunately, you cannot. Quest and LabCorp do not draw for any outside kits from specialty labs. The only exception are kits from DHA laboratory, as they have arrangements with LabCorp. DHA Laboratory will not drop ship a kit. Instead, you will receive a requisition form that you can print off and take to your nearest LabCorp location.

If you are unable to find a phlebotomist in your area, reach out to our support team at support@rupahealth.com. We are happy to help you find someone to draw your blood! 😊

You can also check one of the following nationwide blood draw centers. If you use any of these options, make sure to call and check that they can draw for the test kit you have. They may not know the names of the specialty lab companies, but describing what the kit is usually helps (ex: serum antibody test, plasma test, etc.).

We recommend first finding a phlebotomist who can draw for one of the test kits. You should then reach out to the phlebotomist directly to ensure that they can also draw your kit from the other lab.

There is almost always an additional fee associated with the blood draw. Draw sites that are contracted with specific lab companies tend to have the cheapest rates, while mobile phlebotomy tends to cost a little more.

The fee for a blood draw at a clinic (such as a doctor's office or Any Lab Test Now) typically ranges from $20 - $75. The fee for a mobile blood draw typically ranges from $75 - $100. These fees are usually not covered by insurance.

Be aware that you will likely be charged extra if you have multiple test kits.

It depends on the service that you use! Some labs do not have courier service capabilities. Please confirm this with the lab that you choose prior to getting your blood drawn.

Most tests that require multiple sample types also require all samples to be sent together. Collect all samples other than blood prior to your blood draw.

The collection instructions included in your test kit (and emailed to you) will indicate if you should ship your samples all together. If you should, bring all other sample types to your blood draw appointment. The phlebotomist will help get them properly packed and sent back to the lab company.