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Access Medical Labs Urine Tests - Random
Access Medical Labs Urine Tests - Random
Updated over a week ago

Test Details

Lab Company: Access Medical Labs
​Sample Type: Urine
​Collection Location: At Home

Access Medical Labs' urine tests measure the excretion of various metals, elements, or other biomarkers in the urine. They are used to evaluate and monitor various diseases. These instructions are for a random collection.

Key Details

  • 🍽️ If you are taking a heavy metals test, avoid seafood for 72 hours before collection.

  • 💧 DO NOT drink excessive water before the test.

  • 🚚 Ship your samples via UPS as soon as possible after collection.

  • ❄️ Refrigerate your samples until you are ready to ship them.

  • 🧪 If you have other Access Medical Labs tests (stool, blood, or saliva), YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.

Preparation & Timing

  • If you are taking a heavy metals test, avoid the following foods for 72 hours before collection.

    • Apple juice

    • Rice

    • Seafood

  • DO NOT drink excessive water before the test.

Collection Instructions

  1. Write the following information on each specimen container.

    1. Patient's full name

    2. Patient's date of birth

    3. The date of collection

    4. If your samples are not properly labeled, you will be required to recollect your sample.

  2. Wash your hands.

  3. Dry your hands with a clean towel.

  4. Collect your first morning urination in the provided collection cup.

    1. You must collect at least 120 mL (4 oz).

  5. If your kit came with specimen tubes,

    1. Use the provided pipette to transfer urine into a specimen tube.

    2. Fill to the 3 mL line.

    3. Screw the cap on the tube tightly.

    4. Repeat steps 5a-5c to fill all tubes that have been provided. Some tests require more than others.

  6. If your kit did not come with specimen tubes,

    1. Screw the cap on the collection cup tightly.

  7. Discard the remaining urine and collection materials.

  8. Place the specimen container(s) into the biohazard bag.

  9. Place the biohazard bag in the refrigerator until you are ready to ship it.

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.

  • You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your sample.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.

📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Shipping

❗️If you have other Access Medical Labs tests (stool, blood, or saliva), YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.

  • Ship your samples via UPS as soon as possible after collection.

    • Refrigerate your samples until you are ready to ship.

  • To prepare your samples for shipping,

    • Make sure your samples are properly labeled.

    • Place the samples into the biohazard bag.

    • Place the biohazard bag into the test kit box.

    • Place the completed test requisition form into the test kit box.

    • Place the test kit box into the provided UPS mailer.

    • Seal the mailer.

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return label so that you can track your samples back to the lab.

  • Take your samples to a UPS location.

    • DO NOT place your samples in a drop box.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 1-6 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

Questions?

Reach out to Rupa Health via the chat in your patient portal.

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