This page provides helpful information for collecting specimens for at-home lab tests.
Collection instructions
Sample type: urine
Fasting/Diet restrictions: limit water/fluid consumption. No alcohol, caffeine or large fluid intake after lunch before collecting the dinner sample. See instructions for full details.
Fasting/Diet restrictions: avoid apples, grapes, pears, and cranberries as well as their juices or products 48 hours before collection. Avoid arabinogalactan, echinacea, reishi mushrooms, ribose supplements, and any amino acid supplement for 48 hours before collection. The test requires no special diet but if you are taking antibiotic medications, please finish the course of medication, and then wait 48 hours before starting collection. See instructions for full details.
Special instructions: freeze at least 4 hours before return shipment.