Test Details
Lab Company: Mosaic Diagnostics
Sample Type: Urine
Collection Location: At Home
The Porphyrins Profile measures the levels of six porphyrin compounds. Porphyrins are generated as the body builds hemoglobin, the compound that carries oxygen in blood cells.
Key Details
Do not collect samples while menstruating.
You will collect your samples upon waking.
Freeze your samples before shipping.
Samples 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 samples.
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 samples while menstruating.
The day of collection
You will collect your samples upon waking.
DO NOT eat or drink prior to collecting your samples.
Collection Instructions
IMPORTANT: Porphyrins are light-sensitive, so you must complete all handling steps within a few minutes of collecting your samples.
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.
Locate the amber tubes.
Pour urine from the collection cup into each amber tube.
Fill each amber tube fully.
Make sure at least 10 mL of urine remains in the collection cup.
Place the caps back on the tubes tightly.
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
Amber tubes
Provided gel pack (lay it flat!)
The samples 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 samples are only viable for 14 days after collection.
When you are ready to ship your samples, place the collection cup into the biohazard zip-lock bag along with the absorbent sheet.
Place the amber tubes into the biohazard zip-lock bag.
Place the frozen gel pack and the samples into the silver thermo bag.
Place the silver thermo bag into the cardboard test kit box.
If the samples are not in the box, they 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 samples must be frozen for a minimum of 4 hours prior to shipping.
To prepare your samples for shipping,
Place the collection cup into the biohazard zip-lock bag.
Ensure the absorbent sheet is in the bag as well.
Place the amber tubes into the biohazard zip-lock bag.
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 samples back to the lab.
Ship via UPS, Monday - Thursday only.
You can take your samples to the nearest UPS location.
DO NOT place your samples 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 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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