At-home labs · FAQ
How do I collect and return my Hormone panel sample?
Short answer
Collect your Hormone panel sample in the morning and mail it back using the kit instructions. Follow the prescribing physician’s directions and the label for preparation, collection, and packaging. Ask before collecting if you are unsure about fasting, medicine timing, or the correct day for your sample.
Start by reading the full kit label and your physician’s instructions before opening any collection supplies. Check that the kit matches your order and that nothing is damaged or expired. The typical direction for this panel is to collect the sample in the morning and mail it back.
Follow the kit’s exact steps for collecting, labeling, sealing, and returning the sample. Do not assume a particular sample type or collection method from the test name alone. Use only the supplies specified by the kit. Follow its return timing and packaging directions so the lab can assess whether the sample is suitable.
Ask your prescribing physician whether you need to fast or collect at a certain point in your menstrual cycle. Also ask how to time collection around medicines, hormones, and supplements. Do not skip prescribed treatment unless your physician tells you to. If you cannot complete a step or spill the sample, contact the service before trying again.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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