Test Details
Lab Company: Vibrant Wellness
Sample Type: Whole Blood
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
The Vibrant Wellness Food Sensitivity, Food Allergen, and Food Additives profiles measure antibodies to common foods and food additives to determine sensitivities, NOT allergies.
Key Details
These instructions apply to all of Vibrant's Food Sensitivity and Food Additives profiles.
Food Sensitivity 1, Food Sensitivity 2, Complete Food Food Sensitivity, Meat & Seafood Profile, Vegetarian Foods Profile, Food Additives
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.
You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
Fasting is not required.
If you are currently taking (or have recently taken) certain medications, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of collection.
Your test kit may come with more tubes than needed. Please have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions and your test requisition form to determine the correct tubes to draw.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Freeze the provided ice packs for at least 24 hours prior to your blood draw.
Fasting is not required.
If you are currently taking or have recently taken any of the following medications, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of collection.
Steroids
Immunosuppressive medications
Biologic agents
Other immunomodulating medications
Collection Instructions
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 for you.
Your test kit may come with more tubes than needed. Please have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions and your test requisition form to determine the correct tubes to draw.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
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.
Shipping
Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your sample back to the lab.
The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7-14 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.
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Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact Vibrant Wellness by calling 1-866-364-0963.