Test Details
Lab Company: Genova Diagnostics
Sample Type: Saliva
Collection Location: At Home
The Adrenocortex Stress Profile (ASP) measures hormones involved in a patient's natural circadian rhythm to evaluate stress and resiliency of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. These instructions are for the ASP-only test. Instructions for ASP with CAR can be found here.
Key Details
⏰ You MUST follow the collection schedule carefully.
🧪 You will collect four samples.
🗓️ All samples must be collected on the same day.
❌ You must avoid certain activities before each sample collection.
🧊 Keep your samples in the freezer until you ship them.
🚚 Ship your samples as soon as possible after collection.
🗓️ Rupa Health recommends shipping your samples Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must follow the collection schedule exactly.
Avoid the following activities for 1 hour before sample collection.
Eating
Brushing your teeth
Flossing your teeth
Using mouthwash
Using lip balm
Chewing gum
Using tobacco products
Collection Instructions
You will collect four samples following the schedule below. It is very important that you follow the collection schedule exactly.
Rinse your mouth with water.
Spit the water out completely.
Open one sample tube.
Fill the tube with saliva to the fill line within 5 minutes of starting your collection.
Your sample should reach the fill line.
If there are bubbles in your sample, tap the tube on a hard surface to reduce foam for an accurate measurement.
Avoid getting mucus in your sample.
If you have trouble producing enough saliva, try
Pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth
Yawning
Thinking about your favorite food
When you have filled the tube to the fill line, place the cap tightly on the tube.
Write the following information on a label.
Date of birth
Date of collection
The time you started the collection
The time you stopped the collection
Attach the label to the collection tube.
Place the tube in the biohazard bag.
Freeze the tube immediately.
Samples should be frozen for at least 2 hours before shipping.
Samples must remain frozen until they are shipped.
Repeat steps 1-9 for each of the four collections.
Complete the test registration.
Please ensure that the name on the registration matches the name on your Rupa order EXACTLY. If it does not match, you may need to recollect your samples.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
You must complete your test registration and return your activation card with your samples.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.
Shipping
Ship your samples as soon as possible after collection.
Samples should be frozen for at least 2 hours before shipping.
Rupa Health recommends shipping Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
To prepare your samples for shipping,
Place the sample tubes in the freezer immediately after collection.
Leave your samples in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
When ready to ship, remove your sample tubes from the freezer.
Place the sample tubes into the biohazard bag.
Place the biohazard bag into the test kit box.
Place the completed activation card into the test kit box.
Place the test kit box into the provided FedEx Clinical Pak.
Seal the FedEx Clinical Pak.
Make a note of the return tracking number so you can track your sample back to the lab.
Ship your samples via FedEx.
You can take your samples to the nearest FedEx location.
DO NOT place your samples in a drop box.
You can schedule a pickup by calling FedEx at 1-800-463-3339 or visiting www.fedex.com.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7-21 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.
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Questions?
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