EverythinG about LABS

Test Registration and Support

• If you received a test kit at Lavender Farm Wellness Office, follow the instructions inside the testing box for test registration and payment

• Otherwise, look for an email from RUPA Health to arrange for test kit delivery and payment

• Contact RUPA Health if you have questions and need additional clarification on testing instructions

• Below are key highlights on testing information

Blood Sample Collection

• Lab draws can be done at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, 57 Prospect Street

• First-time visitors need to call 1-866-211-6588 to register

• Best time: Monday - Wednesday, 7.30am-9.30am as this will allow for prompt processing

• Stop taking supplements 3days prior to the lab draw

• No food, only water for a minimum of 8 hours prior to the lab draw

• The lab requisition slip is included in the testing box

• Test-specific instructions can be found here

Stool Sample Collection

• Home stool collection can be done at any time during the day.

• Wait at least 4 weeks from your last colonoscopy or barium enema.

• Avoid collecting samples when you are menstruating or have actively bleeding hemorrhoids.

• Samples must be shipped within 24 hours of the final collection.

• We recommend shipping Monday - Wednesday only to avoid shipment delays

• Test-specific instructions can be found here

Urine Sample Collection

• 8-24 hours prior to urine collection, freeze the included freezer brick

• Limit fluid intake to 48 oz over the entire 24-hour period. Eat your usual diet. Hold supplements for 3 days.

• If you are a cycling woman, do not collect during menstruation

• IMMEDIATELY UPON WAKING, collect urine into the provided collection cup.

• If you wake to urinate during the night (within 6 hours of waking), collect the urine into the provided collection cup and refrigerate, then combine it with morning urine

• Bring your completely frozen urine samples along with frozen freezer brick to your blood draw appointment.

• Test-specific instructions can be found here

Saliva Sample Collection

• Do not eat or drink anything but water, or brush your teeth for at least 2 hours prior to collection

• Saliva testing instructions will vary depending on the test

• Test-specific instructions can be found here

Testing Results

• Once your samples have been processed by the lab, you will get a notification in the patient portal

• I will make a lab interpretation video for you and will send you the link via the patient portal

• Once you have reviewed the Video, write down your questions, and we can address those during your upcoming visit