Test Details
Lab Company: Genova Diagnostics
Sample Type: Blood
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
The CV Health™ test measures various lipid biomarkers to assess a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease.
Key Details
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist Monday - Thursday only.
Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.
You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
Avoid alcohol the day prior to collection.
Avoid exercise for 12 hours prior to collection.
Fast overnight (at least 12 hours) prior to sample collection.
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
Do not register your test online with Genova.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist Monday - Thursday only.
Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.
If you take aspirin or cholesterol-lowering drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to sample collection.
If you are taking any of the following medications, your homocysteine results may be inaccurate.
S-adenosyl-methionine
Methotrexate
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Nitrous oxide
Anti-convulsants
6-azauridine triacetates
The day prior to your blood draw
Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours.
Avoid exercise for at least 12 hours.
Fast overnight for at least 12 hours.
Freeze the provided freezer brick for at least 8 hours prior to your blood draw appointment.
Hydrate.
Collection Instructions
Freeze the provided freezer brick for at least 8 hours prior to your blood draw.
Bring the entire test kit, frozen freezer brick, and completed test requisition form with you to your blood draw appointment.
Your blood draw can only be done and shipped Monday - Thursday.
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
You can view the phlebotomist collection instructions HERE.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE (insurance pay) and HERE (cash pay).
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
Do not register your test online with Genova.
Shipping
The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
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.
Your provider may choose to release your results to you. Rupa cannot release your results without provider authorization.
More Resources
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Genova Diagnostics by calling 800-522-4762 or chatting with support.