Test Details
Lab Company: Genova Diagnostics
Sample Type: Serum
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
These tests examine key hormones in your serum to gain insights into your hormonal balance and overall health. These instructions are for the Serum Hormones and Thyroid Hormones tests.
Key Details
🏥 Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
💰 You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
🗓️ Rupa Health recommends getting your blood drawn and sample shipped Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
👩 If you are a premenopausal female, collect your sample between day 19 and day 25 of your menstrual cycle.
🍽️ You must fast for 12 hours before your blood draw.
❄️ Freeze the provided freezer brick for at least 8 hours before your blood draw. Bring it with you to your blood draw.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Rupa Health recommends getting your blood drawn and sample shipped Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
Resources for scheduling and preparing for your blood draw can be found HERE.
If you are a male or a menopausal female, you can collect any day.
If you are a premenopausal female, collect your sample day between day 19 and day 25 of your menstrual cycle.
Day 1 is the first day of your period
You must fast for 12 hours before your blood draw.
You may drink water during your fast.
Freeze the provided freezer brick for at least 8 hours before your blood draw.
You must bring this with you to your blood draw.
If you are taking hormone medications, wait to take your medication until after you have collected your sample.
You do not need to discontinue any medications unless directed to by your healthcare provider.
Collection Instructions
Read this article to prepare for your blood draw.
If your practitioner ordered Endo+ urine or saliva tests, collect them before your blood draw.
Complete the test registration.
Please ensure that the name on the registration matches the name on your Rupa order EXACTLY. If it does not match, you may need to recollect your samples.
Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
Test kit
Frozen freezer brick
Frozen Endo+ urine or saliva samples (if your practitioner ordered them)
Completed activation card
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
NOTE: If you are in Alaska or Hawaii, Genova recommends shipping with dry ice to ensure your samples arrive frozen, as overnight shipping is not guaranteed due to the distance. If your samples do not arrive frozen, you may need to recollect. Please note on your activation card if you use dry ice.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
You must complete your test registration and return your activation card 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 return tracking number so 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.
Rupa Health recommends getting your blood drawn and sample shipped Monday - Thursday only to avoid shipment delays.
NOTE: If you are in Alaska or Hawaii, Genova recommends shipping with dry ice to ensure your samples arrive frozen, as overnight shipping is not guaranteed due to the distance. If your samples do not arrive frozen, you may need to recollect. Please note on your activation card if you use dry ice.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7-21 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.
More Resources
Blood Draw Resources
Collection Instructions
Questions?
Reach out to Rupa Health via the chat in your patient portal.