How to Prepare for Your Labs Tutorial Video

How to Prepare for Your Labs | Step-by-Step Guide

Getting ready for your lab draw? This quick video will walk you through everything you need to know—from receiving your kit to shipping your samples back. By following these simple steps, you’ll ensure accurate results and a smooth, stress-free experience.

What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ What’s inside your lab kit and what to do with it
✅ How to prepare your body before the draw (fasting, medications, hormones, etc.)
✅ Important do’s and don’ts on the day of your test
✅ How your phlebotomist will process and ship your samples
✅ When to expect your results

📦 Whether you’re using a local lab or a mobile phlebotomist, this guide will help you feel confident and prepared. Don’t forget to notify your Client Care Coordinator via the patient portal once your labs are drawn!

⏱️ Typical turnaround time: 3–4 weeks.

Watch now and take the guesswork out of preparing for your labs!

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📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Receive Your Kit

• Your kit arrives in a brown box. Inside is a white box—keep this box as it includes your return shipping label.
  (Your phlebotomist will handle the return shipping for you.)

2. Find Your Test Requisition Form

• Inside the white box, locate the requisition form.
  This form is for your phlebotomist and includes a QR code to help you find a local lab or mobile phlebotomist.
  If you need assistance, contact your Client Care Coordinator.

3. Prepare the Supplies

• The box contains everything your phlebotomist will need.
  Do not open or handle the tubes yourself.
  Freeze the included ice packs before your draw day—these will be used for return shipping.

4. Follow Pre-Test Guidelines

• Fasting: Unless instructed otherwise, fast 8–10 hours before your draw. Water, black coffee, or tea (no sugar/cream) are allowed.
  Supplements/Medications: Avoid taking them for 2 days before and the morning of your draw.
  Testosterone: Schedule your draw at trough (day before next injection).
  Hormone Creams: Do not apply the morning of your test.
  Menstruating Females (Hormone Panel): Aim for day 19 of cycle, or let us know if missed.
  If sick or post-vaccine: Wait 2–3 weeks after recovery.

5. Day of Your Test

• Bring your full kit, including frozen ice packs, to your lab or mobile phlebotomist.
  Ensure your phlebotomist reviews the processing instructions before starting.

6. After Your Draw

• Your phlebotomist will process, label, and pack everything into the white box.
  They will use the pre-labeled FedEx package to ship your samples.

7. Notify BLI

• Let your Client Care Coordinator know via the patient portal that your labs are complete.
  Typical turnaround time: 3–4 weeks.

  Preparing for your labs doesn’t have to be stressful—just follow these simple steps to ensure everything goes smoothly. From fasting and timing your draw to bringing your kit and frozen ice packs, a little preparation goes a long way. Once your labs are complete, notify your Client Care Coordinator so we can keep your care on track. With these guidelines, you can feel confident that your results will be accurate and your health journey supported every step of the way.