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OMX™ Organic Metabolomics - Urine/Plasma

Updated over a year ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Diagnostic Solutions
​Sample Type: Urine, Plasma
​Collection Location: At Home, In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

The OMX™ Organic Metabolomics test evaluates urine and plasma metabolites to reveal patients' unique Metabolic Signature.

Key Details

  • 🧪 You will collect two samples: a urine sample and a blood sample.

  • 🗓️ Collect your urine sample before your blood draw.

  • 🏥 Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only.

  • 💰 You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • ❌ You must avoid certain foods for 48 hours before collecting your urine sample.

  • 🍽️ You must fast for 8 hours before your blood draw.

  • 🧊 Your urine sample should remain in the freezer until you ship it.

  • 📄 Please print the requisition form from your Rupa patient portal and send it back with your samples. Your sample must be CLEARLY labeled and arrive at the lab with a completed test requisition form for the lab to analyze it.

  • 🚚 Ship your sample as soon as possible after collection.

Preparation & Timing

  • You will collect two samples: a urine sample and a blood sample.

    • Collect your urine sample before your blood draw.

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only.

    • Resources for scheduling and preparing for your blood draw can be found HERE.

  • Avoid the following foods for 48 hours before collecting your sample.

    • Fruits

    • Jams

    • Jellies

  • You must fast for 8 hours before your blood draw.

  • Continue taking any nutritional supplements and medications unless your healthcare provider says otherwise.

Collection Instructions

Urine Collection

  1. Write the following information on the collection cup label using a permanent marker. Unlabeled samples will not be analyzed by the lab.

    1. Patient's full name

    2. Patient's date of birth

    3. Date of collection

  2. Before bed, empty your bladder. DO NOT collect this urine.

  3. Upon waking, collect your first morning urine into the provided collection cup.

    1. Ensure it has been at least six hours since you last emptied your bladder.

  4. You should collect between 15 mL and 50 mL of urine.

    1. DO NOT collect more than 50 mL of urine.

  5. Place the cap back on the collection cup and close it.

    1. Turn the cap until you hear 2 clicks. It is not fully closed until you hear the 2 clicks.

  6. Wipe any drops of urine off the outside of the cup.

  7. Place the sample into the provided specimen bag.

  8. Seal the bag.

  9. Place the specimen bag into the freezer for at least 2 hours.

    1. The urine sample should stay in the freezer until it is shipped.

  10. Complete the test requisition form.

    1. NOTE: Your sample will not be analyzed by the lab if it arrives at the lab without a completed test requisition form.

    📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Blood Collection

  1. Read this article to prepare for your blood draw.

  2. You must get your blood drawn Monday - Thursday.

  3. Complete the test requisition form.

    1. NOTE: Your sample will not be analyzed by the lab if it arrives at the lab without a completed test requisition form.

    📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

  4. Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.

    1. Test kit

    2. Frozen urine sample

    3. Completed test requisition form

  5. The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.

    1. Please make sure the phlebotomist CLEARLY labels your sample. Unlabeled samples will not be analyzed by the lab.

    🩸 View Phlebotomist Instructions

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.

Please print the requisition form from your Rupa patient portal and send it back with your samples.

  • NOTE: Your sample will not be analyzed by the lab if your requisition form is not completed and sent with your sample.

  • You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your samples.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.

📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Shipping

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your sample back to the lab.

  • The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 5-10 business days after your sample is received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

More Resources

Questions?

Reach out to Rupa Health via the chat in your patient portal.

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