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Lab Testing - Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are my lab tests in yet?
  2. I just received my lab tests in the mail and they look abnormal. I am worried.
  3. My appointment with the doctor is not for a few weeks/months and I am worried about my test results.
  4. I am home now and confused and not sure about how perform my take home test kits.
  5. Can I take my medication/supplements when doing my take home tests?
  6. The Organix urine test requires I only drink 24 ounces of fluid the day before my urine collection. That is really a small amount of fluid!
  7. Can I do my tests on a weekend and mail them on Monday?
  8. Are my conventional (general) blood tests fasting?
  9. I am going to have my thyroid levels checked today. Should I take my thyroid medication first?
  10. If I don't have enough stool to fill the 5 vials on day 3 of the CDSA 2.0 stool test, can I use stool from day 4?
  11. Do I need to have a bowel movement 3 days in a row to complete the CDSA 2.0 test?
  12. Can I wash out the white collection tub I have been collecting stool in? I did not have enough for a sample and I only have 3 tubs.
  13. The instructions that came with the Urine Toxic Element test say I should collect my urine for 24 hours. Is that correct?

  1. Are my lab tests in yet?

    All lab tests will be emailed or mailed to you when we receive the final results and after your MD has reviewed them. Some tests can take up to 4 weeks to be final. Most conventional labs will be final within 1-2 weeks. Most specialty or functional medicine labs will be final within 2-4 weeks. You do not need to call the office-these tests will be emailed or faxed at one week before your follow up appointment. Specialty lab results are sent directly to you from the lab. If you live in New York State however, some specialty lab tests will be mailed from our office.

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  2. I just received my lab tests in the mail and they look abnormal. I am worried.

    All tests are reviewed by your doctor before they are sent to you. If there are abnormal lab results that need immediate attention the doctor will have our nurse contact you. All other abnormal results are pieces of your biochemical puzzle. Do not be alarmed if some of your test results are high or low. Your doctor will address these findings at the time of your appointment.

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  3. My appointment with the doctor is not for a few weeks/months and I am worried about my test results.

    Please call the office (413-637-9991) for an earlier appointment if you are concerned with your lab results. We will make every effort to get you an appointment. Some results can also be discussed with the nutritionist.

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  4. I am home now and confused and not sure about how perform my take home test kits.

    Each test kit has detailed instructions in it. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Some patients find it helpful to lay out everything in the test kit and then underline or highlight important points on the instruction sheet to keep them on task.

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  5. Can I take my medication/supplements when doing my take home tests?

    Some tests have very specific medication/supplement recommendations. Please read the test kit instructions carefully. You may continue to take all essential prescription medications and avoid any supplements highlighted on your personal assessment from your physician.

    Exception-If you are performing certain stool tests, you cannot take prescription antifungals or antibiotics or probiotics. The detailed instruction sheet enclosed with the test kit will tell you how long to wait after taking a course of these medications or supplements before performing the test.

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  6. The Organix urine test requires I only drink 24 ounces of fluid the day before my urine collection. That is really a small amount of fluid!

    Organic acids must be very concentrated in the urine for accurate results. Many patients buy a 24 oz. bottle of water and ration it throughout the day. The lab will reject your sample if it is too dilute.

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  7. Can I do my tests on a weekend and mail them on Monday?

    Yes, you can. Please read the test kit shipping instructions carefully. Some test samples will need to be frozen or refrigerated before shipping.

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  8. Are my conventional (general) blood tests fasting?

    If your test is fasting you will see (Fasting) on your order form after the test.

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  9. I am going to have my thyroid levels checked today. Should I take my thyroid medication first?

    No, do not take your thyroid medication before your blood draw. Take it as soon as you have your lab work completed.

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  10. If I don't have enough stool to fill the 5 vials on day 3 of the CDSA 2.0 stool test, can I use stool from day 4?

    Yes, you can use stool from day 4.

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  11. Do I need to have a bowel movement 3 days in a row to complete the CDSA 2.0 test?

    You have up to one week to fill all the vials in this test kit.

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  12. Can I wash out the white collection tub I have been collecting stool in? I did not have enough for a sample and I only have 3 tubs.

    Yes, you can wash out the white collection tub and reuse.

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  13. The instructions that came with the Urine Toxic Element test say I should collect my urine for 24 hours. Is that correct?

    No, that is not correct. You should be following the instructions given to you by The UltraWellness Center. This is a 6 hour urine collection. If you do not have the instructions please click here to review them before you do your test.

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