Tempus
PGx buccal swab kit
How the Tempus PGx kit is collected, from the lab's own instructions. Speedy Sticks does venipuncture only.
Specimen
Other self-collect
Tubes / kit
Two buccal swabs, a DNA sample collection envelope, a consent form and a prepaid FedEx en…
Processing
No processing. Let the swabs go into the envelope as the kit directs.
Shipping
Return in the prepaid FedEx envelope. Schedule a FedEx pickup at tempus.com/ship. [T3] Da…
Not a blood draw
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) only. We do not do capillary, fingerstick, swab, urine, stool or saliva collection. You collect this cheek swab yourself, following the lab's instructions.
Overview
About this kit
Tempus is a precision medicine company with a neurology and psychiatry (nP) testing line. [T1]
Tempus nP pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing looks at genes that affect how a person processes psychiatric and other medicines. The requisition asks for diagnosis and medication history. Your provider orders it. [T1][T2]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Do not eat, drink or use nicotine for 30 minutes before collecting. [T3]
- 2
Collection
Collect
- Swab both cheeks, using both swabs. [T3]
- Place the swabs in the DNA sample collection envelope. [T3]
- Complete the consent form in the kit or online. [T3]
- Fill in specimen type and collection date on the requisition. [T2]
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- No processing. Let the swabs go into the envelope as the kit directs.
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- Return in the prepaid FedEx envelope. Schedule a FedEx pickup at tempus.com/ship. [T3] Days allowed: confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.
At a glance
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Does Speedy Sticks collect this sample?
No. Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) only. We do not do capillary, fingerstick, swab, urine, stool or saliva collection.
How long before swabbing can I eat?
Wait 30 minutes. [T3]
How do I ship it?
Prepaid FedEx envelope. [T3]
Need a blood draw too?
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) at home, work or a facility.
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