TruDiagnostic
TruAge kits
How the TruDiagnostic TruAge and TruHealth kit is collected, from the lab's own instructions. Speedy Sticks does venipuncture only.
Specimen
Fingerstick / DBS
Tubes / kit
A lancet and blood spot card. [T1]
Processing
Venous option for providers: at least 250 microliters of blood in a lavender EDTA tube. […
Shipping
The kit's return materials don't work for the venous option. Providers coordinate alterna…
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
TruDiagnostic runs epigenetic testing. [T1]
TruAge and TruHealth epigenetic tests need about 10 drops of whole blood. [T1]
The process
Step by step
- 1
Before the visit
Prep
- Follow the instructions in your kit.
- 2
Collection
Collect
- The standard method is the kit's lancet and blood spot card. Follow the instructions in your kit.
- 3
Right after collection
Processing
- Venous option for providers: at least 250 microliters of blood in a lavender EDTA tube. [T1]
- 4
Get it to the lab
Shipping
- The kit's return materials don't work for the venous option. Providers coordinate alternative shipping with TruDiagnostic. [T1]
At a glance
Tube and processing details
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Avoid a redraw
Common mistakes
Questions
FAQ
Does Speedy Sticks collect this sample?
No. Speedy Sticks only does venipuncture. We don't do capillary, fingerstick or self-collection.
Can it be a blood draw?
Yes, a provider can send a lavender EDTA tube, but needs to arrange shipping with TruDiagnostic. [T1]
Need a blood draw too?
Speedy Sticks performs venipuncture (arm blood draws) at home, work or a facility.
Is your lab or kit missing?
Send us your collection instructions and we will build a guide.