Test Details
Lab Company: Boston Heart Diagnostics
Sample Type: Serum
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
Boston Heart Diagnostics’ COVID-19 Antibody tests measure the presence of antibodies to the COVID-19 virus.
Key Details
🏥 Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
💰 You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
🧪 Please note that your kit may include more tubes than needed to complete your blood draw. Please have the phlebotomist check the requisition form and the notes beside each ordered test to confirm the tubes that should be drawn.
📄The Rupa Health team will email you your test requisition form. You must PRINT, COMPLETE, and BRING IT TO YOUR BLOOD DRAW.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Resources for scheduling and preparing for your blood draw can be found HERE.
Hydrate before your blood draw.
Freeze the provided ice packs for 24 hours before your blood draw.
Collection Instructions
Read this article to prepare for your blood draw.
Freeze the provided ice packs for 24 hours before your blood draw.
PRINT and COMPLETE your test requisition form.
This form was emailed to you from the Rupa Health team.
You can also find it in your Rupa Health patient portal.
Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
Test kit
Frozen ice packs
Completed test requisition form
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample back to Boston Heart.
*IMPORTANT NOTE*: Your kit may include more tubes than needed to complete your blood draw. Please have the phlebotomist check the requisition form and collection instructions to confirm the tubes that should be drawn.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
YOUR REQUISITION FORM CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR RUPA PATIENT PORTAL. RUPA HEALTH WILL ALSO EMAIL IT TO YOU.
Please print out this form, complete it, and bring it with you to your blood draw.
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 this form.
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 prepare and ship the samples back to Boston Heart.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 10-14 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.
More Resources
Collection Instructions
Blood Draw Resources
Questions?
Reach out to Rupa Health via the chat in your patient portal.