Test Details
Lab Company: Mosaic Diagnostics
Sample Type: Urine
Collection Location: At Home
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) measures a variety of organic acids excreted in urine to provide a comprehensive overview of a patient’s overall health.
Key Details
Do not collect your sample while menstruating.
You will collect your sample upon waking.
Freeze your sample before shipping.
Your sample may only be shipped Monday through Thursday.
You DO NOT need to register your kit online or complete a requisition form.
Preparation & Timing
Save the cardboard test kit box - you will use this to ship back your sample.
If your practitioner has ordered Mosaic Diagnostics tests with multiple sample types, consult THIS DOCUMENT to determine the order in which you should collect your samples.
DO NOT collect your sample while menstruating.
If you are taking antibiotics, finish the course of medication and wait 48 hours before collecting your sample.
Avoid the following foods and supplements for 48 hours prior to collection.
Apples and apple juice
Grapes (including raisins) and grape juice
Pears and pear juice
Cranberries and cranberry juice
Echinacea
Reishi mushrooms
Arabinogalactan
Ribose supplements
The day of collection
You will collect your sample upon waking.
DO NOT eat or drink prior to collecting your sample.
Collection Instructions
Collect your first morning urine in the provided collection cup.
Collect prior to eating or drinking.
You will need a minimum of 10 mL for each urine test ordered.
Screw the collection cup lid on tightly.
Write the following information on the barcode stickers.
Your full name
Date of collection
Time of collection
Check the box "Check if Frozen" on the barcode stickers.
Place a barcode sticker on the collection cup.
Place the following items into the freezer.
Collection cup
Provided gel pack (lay it flat!)
The sample and gel pack should remain in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours prior to shipping.
Keep them in the freezer until ready to ship.
Your frozen sample is only viable for 30 days after collection.
When you are ready to ship your sample, place the collection cup into the biohazard zip-lock bag along with the absorbent sheet.
Place the frozen gel pack and the sample into the silver thermo bag.
Place the silver thermo bag into the cardboard test kit box.
If the sample is not in the box, it will be rejected by UPS.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
You DO NOT need to register your kit online or complete a requisition form.
Shipping
Your sample must be frozen for a minimum of 4 hours prior to shipping.
To prepare your sample for shipping,
Place the collection cup into the biohazard zip-lock bag.
Ensure the absorbent sheet is in the bag as well.
Place the frozen gel pack into the silver thermo bag.
Place the biohazard zip-lock bag into the silver thermo bag.
Place the silver thermo bag into the cardboard box.
Seal the cardboard box.
Place the cardboard box into the provided UPS Laboratory Pak.
Seal the Laboratory Pak.
Make a note of your tracking number (found on the Return Label) so that you can track your sample back to the lab.
Ship via UPS, Monday - Thursday only.
You can take your sample to the nearest UPS location.
DO NOT place your sample in a UPS drop box.
You can also schedule a UPS pickup by calling 1 (800) 742-5877.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 2-3 weeks after your sample is 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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Questions?
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