Ordering a Test in 3 Simple Steps
1
Identify the appropriate patient for testing
- Cardiac medications
- Psychotropic medications
- Type-2 Diabetes medications
2
Follow In-Office Workflow
- Complete Req Form
- Collect Specimen
- Send Specimen to TruGenx
Swabbing Instructions:
Ensure the sponge tip does NOT come into contact with any surface prior to collection. Donor should NOT eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting oral sample.
Open package and remove collector without touching sponge tip. Place sponge as far back in the mouth as comfortable and rub along the lower gums (see close up image) in a back and forth motion. Gently rub the gums 10 times. If possible, avoid rubbing the teeth.
Gently repeat rubbing motion on the opposite side of the mouth along the lower gums for an additional 10 times.
Hold the tube upright to prevent the liquid inside the tube from spilling. Unscrew the blue cap from the collection tube without touching the sponge.
Turn the cap upside down, insert the sponge into the tube and close cap tightly.
Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously 15 times.
3 Final Steps Before Sending Specimen to TruGenX
1
Specimen Collection
The specimen collection stickers are on the bottom of this form. The specimen collection stickers should be affixed to the collection tubes prior to utilizing the swab.
2
Patient Consent
Sign the patient consent located on the bottom of the requisition form.
3
Shipping the Specimen
Mail specimens to TruGenX: Place the sealed specimen collection tubes into the pre-labeled return shipping envelope included in the kit and seal the envelope. Call TruGenX or shipping provider to request a pick up.
