At-home labs · FAQ
How should I store the TRU-1 GLP-1 response test before and after collection?
Short answer
Store the TRU-1 GLP-1 response test exactly as the kit label directs, both before and after collecting your cheek swab. Keep collection supplies sealed until use and away from children and pets. Do not refrigerate, freeze, or expose the kit to heat unless the instructions specifically call for it.
The kit label is the best guide for storing the TRU-1 GLP-1 response test. Storage needs may differ for unused supplies and a collected sample. Read both sets of instructions before you begin. Do not assume that this test should be stored like a GLP-1 medication; it is a sample collection kit, not a drug.
Keep unused collection supplies sealed and protected from damage. Store the kit away from children and pets. Follow any listed temperature limits, and avoid leaving it in a hot car or direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate or freeze the supplies unless the kit instructions specifically require it.
After collecting your cheek swab, seal and package it as directed. Follow the stated mailing timeline rather than holding the sample for an uncertain period. If the kit was exposed to extreme temperatures, became wet, or has damaged packaging, ask for guidance before using or returning it. Do not assume that appearance alone can show whether a sample is still suitable for testing.
Written by the Verra clinical team · Last updated Oct 6, 2026
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