Test Details
Lab Company: Genova Diagnostics
Sample Type: Stool
Collection Location: At Home
The add-ons to Genova's GI Effects® and CDSA tests are used to analyze additional biomarkers to aid in the understanding of a patient's symptoms and diagnosis of disease.
Key Details
These tests are add-ons. See specific details and instructions on the page of the GI Effects® or CDSA™ test you will be taking.
Rupa Health recommends shipping Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
Samples must be shipped within 24 hours of the final collection.
Applicable Tests
These instructions apply to the following add-on tests:
Helicobacter pylori EIA
Fecal lactoferrin
Escherichia coli EIA
Clostridium difficile EIA
Campylobacter
Zonulin
Macroscopic Examination for Worms/Parasites
KOH Preparation for Yeast
Pancreatic Elastase
MIC Sensitivities
Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen
Campylobacter & Shiga-like Toxin
Calprotectin
Bile Acids
Eosinophil Protein X
SCFA Distribution
Occult Blood
Fecal Fats
Chymotrypsin
Parasitology Module
Preparation and Collection Instructions
This add-on will be analyzed as a part of the stool sample you collected for your main test. Preparation and collection instructions can be found on each individual test's instructions page.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
Instructions on how to complete your test registration can be found HERE.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.
Shipping
Ship samples using the provided, prepaid FedEx Clinical Lab mailer.
Ship samples to the lab within 24 hours of the final collection.
Rupa Health recommends shipping Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
You can take your samples to the nearest FedEx location or schedule a pickup.
Schedule a pickup by calling FedEx at 1-800-463-3339 or visiting www.fedex.com.
DO NOT place your samples in a FedEx drop box.
Make a note of the tracking number on the mailer so that you can track your samples back to the lab.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7-21 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.
More Resources
Test Collection - 3-Day Tests
Test Collection - 1-Day Tests
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Genova Diagnostics by calling 1-800-522-4762 or chatting with support.