Genova Diagnostics
Fatty15 Test
How to collect the Genova Fatty15 Test #3545 kit at home, from Genova's own instructions. Speedy Sticks does venipuncture only.
Specimen
Fingerstick / DBS
Tubes / kit
A bloodspot card, a lancet, an alcohol pad and a silica pack.
Processing
Wait 1 day after collection before packing and shipping.
Shipping
Close the box, place it in the FedEx bag, and ship Monday to Friday, avoiding US holidays.
Not a blood draw
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) only. We do not do capillary, fingerstick or self-collection. You collect this kit yourself, following the lab's instructions.
Overview
About this kit
Genova Diagnostics is a specialty lab that ships collection packs to providers and patients. Tests are activated at gdx.net/activate. [G1]
A bloodspot fatty acid test. [G1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Fast for 12 hours before. Water only. [G1]
- Ask your provider about stopping medications or supplements. [G1]
- Collect early in the week. [G1]
- 2
Collection
Collect
- Label the card. [G1]
- Wash your hands with warm water for at least 20 seconds and dry them. [G1]
- To improve circulation, hold your hand below heart level, massage the middle finger 30 seconds, then shake your fingers. [G1]
- Clean the fingertip with the alcohol pad and press the lancet firmly against the side of the fingertip. [G1]
- Fill all four circles. [G1]
- Air dry the card 24 hours, then place it in the biohazard bag with the silica pack. [G1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Wait 1 day after collection before packing and shipping. [G1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Put the biohazard bag with your samples in the box. [G1]
- Enter the collection date at gdx.net/activate (or gdx.net/mygdx) to get a confirmation code. Write it and the date on the activation card and put the card in the box. [G1]
- Close the box, place it in the FedEx bag, and ship Monday to Friday, avoiding US holidays. [G1]
At a glance
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Does Speedy Sticks do fingerstick collection?
No. Speedy Sticks only does venipuncture. We don't do capillary, fingerstick or self-collection.
How many circles?
Four. [G1]
Do I fast?
Yes, 12 hours. [G1]
Need a blood draw too?
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) at home, work or a facility.
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