Blood Metals Panel

Preparation & Timing

• Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Wednesday only. 
  • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE. 
• Avoid chelating agents for 7 days prior to sample collection. Examples:
  • EDTA
  • ALA
  • Glutathione 
• Avoid the following foods for 72 hours prior to sample collection.
  • Seafood
  • Fish products
  • You may continue to take fish oils.
• You DO NOT need to fast prior to your blood draw.

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Collection Instructions

1. Schedule your blood draw appointment for Monday - Wednesday only.
2. Complete the test requisition form.
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. You only need to collect 1 tube of blood for this test.
   2. You can view the phlebotomist collection instructions HERE. 

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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.
  • 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

• Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your samples back to the lab. 
• The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
• Samples must be shipped Monday - Wednesday only.

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Results

• Results should be released to your provider about 3 weeks 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

• Test Information Pages
  • Blood Metals Panel Info Page
  • Quicksilver Metals Testing Info Page
• Phlebotomist Collection Information 
  • [PDF] How to Collect Your Sample - Phlebotomist Instructions
• Other Resources
  • Quicksilver Patient FAQ

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Questions?

For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Quicksilver Scientific by calling 1-303-531-0861 or chatting with support.