Precision Point Diagnostics
Advanced Intestinal Barrier Assessment (plasma)
Precision Point AIBA plasma draw: 12 hour fast, 2 lavender EDTA, 30 minute rest, 15 to 20 minute spin, freeze, ship Monday to Wednesday.
Specimen
Blood
Tubes / kit
Cold pack, prepaid label, requisition, shipping pack, biohazard bag with gauze, 2 lavende…
Processing
Let the blood sit 30 minutes, then spin 15 to 20 minutes. [P1]
Shipping
Ship Monday to Wednesday, within 7 days of collection. [P1]
Overview
About this kit
Precision Point Diagnostics is a lab in Dunwoody, Georgia. [P1]
The Advanced Intestinal Barrier Assessment uses plasma. [P1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Fast 12 hours. [P1]
- Don't stop prescription medications unless your physician says so. [P1]
- 2
The draw
Draw
- Draw the 2 lavender EDTA tubes and invert 8 times. [P1]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Let the blood sit 30 minutes, then spin 15 to 20 minutes. [P1]
- Move the plasma to the green top tube and label it. [P1]
- Freeze the sample and the cold pack for at least 4 to 6 hours. Note on the requisition that it's frozen. [P1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Put the tube in the biohazard bag (keep the gauze), with the requisition in the outer pocket. [P1]
- Put the bag and cold pack in the silver envelope, then the kit box, then the mailing pack, and add the label. [P1]
- Ship Monday to Wednesday, within 7 days of collection. [P1]
At a glance
Tube and processing details
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Do I fast?
Yes, 12 hours. [P1]
Is the plasma frozen?
Yes, for at least 4 to 6 hours. [P1]
What days can I ship?
Monday to Wednesday. [P1]
Does Speedy Sticks do the blood spot card?
No. We only do venipuncture.
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