Calcium + Magnesium
Test Details
Lab Company: Mosaic Diagnostics
Sample Type: Urine
Collection Location: At Home
This test measures calcium and magnesium in the urine. It is a useful alternative to a blood test.
🔑 Key Details | 📦 Shipping |
⏰ Preparation & Timing | 📊 Results |
🧪 Collection Instructions | 📚 More Resources |
💳 Requisition & Payment |
💬 Questions? |
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.
- DO NOT register your kit online.
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.
- 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.
- Complete the test requisition form following the directions HERE.
- DO NOT register your kit online.
- 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.
- Place the completed test requisition form into the box and close the lid.
Requisition & Payment
- Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
- 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 this form.
- DO NOT register your kit online.
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.
- Place the completed test requisition form into the box.
- Seal the cardboard box.
- Place the cardboard box into the provided UPS Laboratory Pak.
- Seal the Laboratory Pak.
- Place the collection cup into the biohazard zip-lock bag.
- 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.
More Resources
- Calcium + Magnesium Info Page
- Collection Instructions
- Other Resources
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com. For test-specific questions, contact Mosaic Diagnostics by calling 1-800-288-0383 or emailing customerservice@mosaicdx.com.