Access Medical Labs Blood Draws

Preparation & Timing

• Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only. DO NOT DRAW OR SHIP YOUR SAMPLES ON FRIDAY.  
  • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE. 
• Hydrate prior to your blood draw.
• Some tests require special preparation, such as fasting, avoiding certain medications, or avoiding certain foods. 
  • Please SEE THE TEST LIST HERE to determine if the tests ordered by your practitioner require special preparation. 
• If an ice pack comes with your kit, freeze it overnight prior to your blood draw.
  • Not all tests require an ice pack to be sent with the samples.
• To prevent sample recollection, please be sure that ALL required tubes are included in the collection materials.
  • You can see more information about the required tubes HERE.
• If you have a urine, stool, or saliva test in addition to your blood draw, please collect your samples prior to your blood draw and bring them with you to your blood draw appointment. Your samples should be shipped together. 

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Collection Instructions

1. Schedule your blood draw. You must get your blood drawn MONDAY - THURSDAY ONLY. DO NOT DRAW OR SHIP YOUR SAMPLES ON FRIDAY.
2. Bring the following items with you to your blood draw.
   1. Test kit
   2. Frozen ice pack (if provided)
   3. Completed test requisition form
   4. Any other test samples (urine, stool, or saliva)
3. The phlebotomist will collect your sample following the directions included in the test kit.
   1. You can view the phlebotomist instructions HERE (collection & processing) and HERE (test-specific information).
   2. To prevent sample recollection, please be sure that all required tubes are included in the collection materials and shipped back with your samples.

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Requisition & Payment

• Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
• A requisition form will be included in the test kit you receive. You must bring it with you to your blood draw.
  • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.

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Shipping

• The phlebotomist will prepare and ship your sample for you using the packing materials included in the test kit.
  • All of your samples will be shipped together (blood, urine, stool, saliva). 
• Samples must be drawn and shipped Monday - Thursday, BEFORE 5 PM. DO NOT DRAW OR SHIP YOUR SAMPLES ON FRIDAY.

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Results

• Results should be released to your provider 1-6 business days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time. 
• Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together.

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More Resources

• Collection Instructions
  • How to Prepare for and Collect Your Sample
  • [PDF] How to Collect Your Sample - Phlebotomist Instructions
• Other Resources
  • Access Medical Labs Test List
  • Access Medical Labs Patient Info Page
  • Access Medical Labs FAQs

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Questions?

For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Access Medical Labs by calling 866-720-8386 or chatting with support.