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Immunosciences Lab Blood Draw

Updated over a year ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Immunosciences Lab
​Sample Type: Serum
​Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

These instructions are for all of Immunosciences Lab's tests. These tests use a serum sample to detect different antibodies that cause infections and autoimmune disorders.

Key Details

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

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

  • 💧 Hydrate before your blood draw.

  • 🚚 Rupa Health recommends getting your blood drawn early in the week (Monday - Wednesday) to minimize shipping and specimen stability concerns.

Preparation & Timing

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

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

    • Rupa Health recommends getting your blood drawn early in the week (Monday - Wednesday) to minimize shipping and specimen stability concerns.

  • You do not need to fast before sample collection.

  • Hydrate before your blood draw.

Collection Instructions

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

  2. Complete your test requisition form.

    📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

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

    1. Test kit

    2. Completed test requisition form

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

    1. The phlebotomist should collect at least 1 mL of serum.

    🩸 View Phlebotomist Instructions

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • 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 15 business days after your sample is received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

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