Life Extension
Blood test kits
Life Extension blood test kits: follow the instructions in your kit. Book a mobile draw.
Specimen
Blood
Tubes / kit
For NY, NJ, RI and MA residents: a prescription for the draw signed by a doctor in Life E…
Processing
Most of the samples need to be centrifuged before shipment. [E1] Clot and spin times: con…
Shipping
Use the prepaid shipping label in the kit. [E1] Cold pack and days allowed: confirm with…
Overview
About this kit
Life Extension sells lab test panels. Blood tests are analyzed by Quest Diagnostics. Kits and requisitions are mailed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [E1]
Life Extension sells blood panels to consumers. Most customers use a requisition at a Quest site. Residents of New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts receive a blood draw kit instead. Tests are not available in Maryland or Hawaii. [E1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Fasting depends on the panel; confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.
- 2
The draw
Draw
- Draw the tubes supplied in the kit. Tube types and volumes vary by panel; confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.
- Label each tube and make sure it matches the requisition.
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Most of the samples need to be centrifuged before shipment. [E1] Clot and spin times: confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Use the prepaid shipping label in the kit. [E1] Cold pack and days allowed: confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.
At a glance
Tube and processing details
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Who runs the tests?
Quest Diagnostics. [E1]
Why did I get a kit instead of a requisition?
Residents of NY, NJ, RI and MA get a kit because of state restrictions. [E1]
How long for results?
Usually 5 to 7 business days from the draw. [E1]
Ready to have your blood drawn at home?
A certified mobile phlebotomist comes to you and handles the tubes the way your kit requires.
Is your lab or kit missing?
Send us your collection instructions and we will build a guide.