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Metabolomic Profile

A Metabolomic Profile is a comprehensive analysis of the metabolites present in a sample (such as blood, urine, or tissue).

Updated over 2 months ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Doctor's Data
โ€‹Sample Type: Serum
โ€‹Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

The Metabolomic Profile measures a variety of risk factors for metabolic disease.

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Key Details

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Friday only.

    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.

    • You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • Fast overnight prior to your blood draw.

Preparation & Timing

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Friday only.

    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.

  • No special diet is required.

  • The night before your blood draw

    • Hydrate

    • Fast for at least 6 hours

    • Freeze the provided ice pack to bring to your blood draw

Collection Instructions

  1. Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.

    1. Entire test kit (including the cardboard shipping box)

    2. Frozen ice pack

    3. Completed test requisition form

  2. The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.

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.

Shipping

  • The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.

  • Samples should be shipped Monday - Friday only.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 3-8 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.

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Questions?

For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact Doctor's Data by calling 800-323-2784 or emailing Doctor's Data customer service at [email protected].

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