Test Details
Lab Company: Precision Point Diagnostics
Sample Type: Plasma, Blood Spot
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required), At Home
The Advanced Intestinal Barrier Assessment analyzes intestinal barrier function to diagnose intestinal permeability, a root cause of many immune and inflammation-related disorders.
Key Details
🧪 You will collect two samples: blood spot and plasma.
🏥 Plasma sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
💰 You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
🗓️ Collect your blood spot sample before your blood draw.
🍽️ Fast for 12 hours before your blood draw.
🧊 Freeze the provided ice pack for at least 4-6 hours before your blood draw.
🚚 Samples should be collected and shipped Monday - Wednesday ONLY.
Preparation & Timing
You will collect two samples: blood spot and plasma.
Collect your blood spot sample before your plasma blood draw.
Plasma sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Wednesday ONLY.
Resources for scheduling and preparing for your blood draw can be found HERE.
Collect your blood spot sample before your blood draw.
Fast for 12 hours before your blood draw.
Freeze the provided ice pack for at least 4-6 hours before your blood draw.
Collection Instructions
Blood Spot Collection
❗️ NOTE: You will not need to use all of the included lancets. Additional lancets are included in case you need to repeat steps 10-20.
Write the following information on the provided label:
Patient's full name
Patient's date of birth
Collection date
Collection time
Place the label on the blood spot card.
Unwrap the gauze.
Unpeel the back of the bandage.
Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for at least 30 seconds.
Dry your hands with a clean towel.
Warm your hands by doing any of the following for at least 30 seconds:
Rub your hands together
Shake your hands and arms
Jump
Walk or run in place
Choose the finger you will use.
It is recommended to use the ring finger on your non-dominant hand.
Twist open the lancet.
Set your hand on a hard surface.
Press the small end of the lancet against the side of your chosen finger.
Press firmly until you hear a click.
Wipe away the first drop of blood with the gauze.
If a blood drop does not form, gently massage your finger until one drop forms.
Gently massage your finger to produce a large droplet of blood.
Touch the droplet to one circle of the collection card.
DO NOT touch the card with your finger.
Fill the circle completely.
Repeat steps 14-15 to fill all 5 circles on the card.
If you cannot get enough blood, use another lancet to prick a second finger and repeat steps 10-15.
Apply the bandage to your finger.
Let the blood spot card dry for at least 30 minutes.
Close the blood spot card.
Place the blood spot card into the specimen bag.
Seal the specimen bag.
Complete your test requisition form.
Plasma Collection
Read this article to prepare for your blood draw.
Freeze the provided ice pack for at least 4-6 hours before your blood draw.
Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
Test kit
Frozen ice pack
Completed test requisition form
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.
You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your samples.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
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 should be shipped Monday - Wednesday only.
Samples should be shipped within 7 days of collection.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7-14 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.
More Resources
Blood Draw Resources
Phlebotomist Instructions
Questions?
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