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Before your blood collection

Five steps to prepare for your Inflammation Compass blood collection.

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Getting ready for your appointment

Preparation starts 48 hours before your blood collection. Use the timings below to plan your exercise, fasting and hydration, and have your collection kit and photo ID ready for your appointment.

  1. 48 hours before

    • Take it easy

      Avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours before your blood collection.

      Consider scheduling your blood collection for a rest day.

  2. 12 hours before

    • Fast

      Have water only for 12 hours before your blood collection.

  3. Before collection

    • Hydrate

      Drink 2 to 3 cups of water before your blood collection.

    • Have your kit ready

      Have your collection kit ready for your phlebotomist. Do not open the blood collection tube.

    • Valid photo ID

      Have a government-issued photo ID on hand for identity verification.

Questions about preparing? Contact Biomeme Labs.

A PAXgene blood RNA tube filled with blood up to its red band, with a barcode label.
PAXgene blood RNA tube illustration.