Test Details

Lab Company: ZRT Laboratory
Sample Type: Urine
Collection Location: At Home

The Menstrual Cycle Mapping test assesses hormone patterns throughout your menstrual cycle.

Key Details

This test is not intended for patients using hormone therapy.
You will start your collection on Day 7 of your menstrual cycle.
You will collect one sample every other day until you start your next period (or until you run out of collection cards).
Ship your samples back to the lab as soon as possible.

If you are currently using hormone therapy (including birth control pills or IUDs), consult your healthcare practitioner before completing this test.
You will start your collection on Day 7 of your menstrual cycle.
- Day 1 is the first day of your period.
You will collect one sample every other day.
- Collect until you start your next period OR until you run out of collection cards.
- It is okay if you collect all cards and still have a few days before your next period starts.
- See the collection schedule here.
You will collect your first morning urination.
Drink no more than 8 oz water in the hour prior to collection.
Do not do any of the following until after collecting your sample for the day:
- Eat
- Drink anything but water
- Take vitamins or supplements
- Take medications

Your first sample will be collected on Day 7 of your cycle.
- Day 1 is the first day of your period.
You will collect one sample every other day until your next period begins or you run out of collection cards.
- It is okay if you run out of cards before your next period starts.
Use the following schedule to collect your samples.
- Do not collect on days marked with an "X."

*If you miss a collection,* collect either:
- Your second urination of the scheduled day
- Your first urination the next day
- Then resume the regular schedule
- Example: If you miss Day 15, you can collect your second urination on Day 15 or collect your first urination on Day 16. Then collect your next sample as scheduled on Day 17.

For each collection, you will collect your first urination of the day.
1. Collect immediately upon waking.
2. Collect prior to eating, drinking, and taking medications.
Remove one collection card from the plastic wrap.
Write your name, the date of collection, and the time of collection on the card.
Open the cover of the collection card by folding it back and away from the filter paper.
1. Do NOT touch the filter paper.
Collect your urine in a clean cup.
Dip the filter paper in the urine up to the top black dash line.
1. Make sure the filter paper is fully saturated.
*NOTE* You can also urinate directly onto the filter paper.
1. Make sure the filter paper is fully saturated.
Hang or tape the collection card in a secure place to dry.
1. Example: over a towel rack
2. Do NOT let anything touch the filter paper.
Allow the card to dry for 24-48 hours.
1. Do NOT leave the card out for over 48 hours.
Refold the collection card.
Place the card into one of the plastic sample bags and seal.
1. Do NOT discard the absorbent pouch.
2. You can place no more than 5 cards into each sample bag.
Repeat steps 1-11 for each collection.
1. See the collection schedule above.
Complete the test requisition form. Make sure to write the date your next period begins.

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 any of these forms.
- On the requisition form, make sure to write the date your next period begins.

Ship your samples back to the lab as soon as possible.
To prepare your samples for shipping,
- Place the plastic sample bags into the test kit box.
- Place the completed test requisition form into the test kit box.
- Close the test kit box.
- Place the test kit box into the provided return mailer.
- Affix the provided, prepaid label to the mailer.
- Ship via the designated carrier.
Make a note of the tracking number so that you can track your samples back to the lab.

Results should be released to your provider 3-5 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.

For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact ZRT by calling 866-600-1636 or emailing customer support at [email protected].