- Clinical Precision
Instruction : IBS-Smart® Blood Test
- DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
IBS-Smart Blood Test Instructions
Comprehensive blood sample collection and shipping instructions are designed to help ensure accurate processing and timely IBS-Smart test results.
Blood Sample Collection Requirements
To help maintain sample quality and ensure successful testing, please follow the collection requirements below carefully.
Collection Guidelines:
- Schedule your blood draw on a Monday morning.
- Collect the sample using the provided lavender-top (K2-EDTA) tube.
- Ensure that more than 1ml of blood is collected.
- Do not centrifuge the sample; the whole blood sample must be submitted.
- Place the collected blood sample in the provided biohazard bag immediately after collection.
Shipping Your Blood Sample
Proper shipping is essential to maintaining sample integrity and avoiding testing delays.
Important Shipping Requirements:
- Ship the sample via courier no later than Monday afternoon.
- Select a courier service that guarantees delivery to California within 5 days.
- Samples received more than 5 days after collection will be rejected.
Packaging Instructions:
- Place the blood sample inside the provided biohazard bag.
- For additional protection, place the biohazard bag and completed requisition form inside a small box with suitable packing material.
- Place the protected package into your courier packaging.
Commercial Invoice Requirements:
- Complete the provided commercial invoice.
- Make three copies of the completed invoice.
- Place all four pages (original plus three copies) in the document pouch attached to the outside of the courier package.
Shipping Address
Please send all samples and required documentation to:
- Spec. Receiving-GMB
- PacificDx, Inc.
- 5 Mason, Suite 100
- Irvine, CA 92618
Shipment Notification:
After shipping your sample, send a notification email that includes your tracking number to: ibs.smart@pacificdx.com
Processing & Results Reporting
Once your sample is received and processed, testing will begin in accordance with laboratory protocols.
Ready to Submit Your Sample?
Follow the collection and shipping steps carefully for timely processing.
FAQ's
When should my blood sample be collected?
Blood collection should be completed on a Monday morning to help ensure the sample arrives at the laboratory within the required timeframe.
Does the blood sample need to be centrifuged?
No. The IBS-Smart test requires a whole blood sample, so centrifugation is not necessary.
What happens if my sample arrives after 5 days?
Samples received more than 5 days after collection may be rejected and could require a new collection.
Where should I send my tracking information?
After shipping your sample, email the tracking number to ibs.smart@pacificdx.com so the shipment can be monitored.
When will my healthcare provider receive the results?
Results are generally released to the requisitioning physician or clinic within 3 to 5 business days after the laboratory receives the sample and processing is complete.
