How to prepare for your test
Select your test from the drop-down menu below to find out what you need to do before collecting your sample & to ensure you get accurate results.
Birth Recovery Center - Full Metabolic Panel
Testing Requirements
• You will need to fast before collecting your sample.
• You should collect your sample first thing in the morning.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier the same day.
Birth Recovery Center - Women’s Thyroid Panel
Testing Requirements
• You should collect your sample within 3 hours of waking up.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier the same day.
Birth Recovery Center - Full Hormone Panel
Testing Requirements
• You will need to fast before collecting your sample.
• You should collect your sample first thing in the morning.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier the same day.
Birth Recovery Center - Full Nutrient Panel
Testing Requirements
• You do not need to fast before collecting your sample.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier the same day.
Complete STI Test
Testing Requirements
• You must be 18 years or older to take this test.
• You must abstain from sexual activity for at least 24 hours before taking this test.
• Do not take this test while menstruating.
• You should not take this test within 7 days of taking antibiotics.
• Do not remove the contents of the test kit until instructed to do so.
• Please allow for two hours of blood sample drying time.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
• Collect the first urine of the day.
Female Wellness Panel (Carrot Fertility)
Testing Requirements
• Please set aside 20-30 min to complete this test.
• This test requires you to fast (not eat or drink anything besides water) for 8 hours before testing.
• Collect your sample within 3 hours of waking up to capture accurate hormone levels.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
• Click here to schedule a walk through with a Carrot clinician before your test for tips on how to collect an optimal sample.
Female Fertility Panel (Carrot Fertility)
Testing Requirements
• Please set aside 20-30 min to complete this test.
• Collect your sample on day 2, 3 or 4 of your menstrual cycle, as FSH and E2 levels tend to fluctuate following day 4 of your menstrual cycle.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
• Click here to schedule a walk through with a Carrot clinician before your test for tips on how to collect an optimal sample.
Thyroid Screening Test
Testing Requirements
• You do not need to fast.
• Collect your sample first thing in the morning within 3 hours of waking up to correctly capture accurate hormone levels.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
Vitamin D Monitoring Test
Testing Requirements
• You do not need to fast.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
• There’s no need to stop supplementation if you are taking any — it will not skew results.
Women's Health & Wellness Test
Testing Requirements
• This test requires you to fast (not eat or drink anything besides water) for 8 hours before testing.
• Collect your sample first thing in the morning within 3 hours of waking up to correctly capture accurate hormone levels.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
Men's Health & Wellness Test
Testing Requirements
• You must abstain from sexual activity (with yourself or a partner) for 48 hours before the test for accurate results with the PSA prostate health biomarker.
• This test requires you to fast (not eat or drink anything besides water) for 8 hours before testing.
• Collect your sample first thing in the morning within 3 hours of waking up, as testosterone levels can decrease throughout the day.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
Testosterone Monitoring Test
Testing Requirements
• You do not need to fast.
• Collect your sample first thing in the morning within 3 hours of waking up, as testosterone levels can decrease throughout the day.
• Collect your sample on Monday - Thursday to avoid weekend shipping delays and ensure the stability of your sample on the way back to the lab.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
Prostate Cancer Screening Test
Testing Requirements
• You do not need to fast.
• You must abstain from sexual activity (with yourself or a partner) for 48 hours before the test for accurate results with the PSA prostate health biomarker.
• Collect your sample first thing in the morning within 3 hours of waking up to correctly capture accurate hormone levels.
• In order to have the most accurate PSA levels, you should avoid heavy exercise and review your medications before taking a PSA test.
Prediabetes / Diabetes Screening Test
Testing Requirements
• This test requires you to fast (not eat or drink anything besides water) for 8 hours before testing.
• Take the test first thing in the morning to reduce the effects of fasting.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
Baseline Heart Health Test
Testing Requirements
• This test requires you to fast (not eat or drink anything besides water) for 8 hours before testing.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
Immune Defense Test
Testing Requirements
• This test requires you to fast (not eat or drink anything besides water) for 8 hours before testing.
• Take the test first thing in the morning to reduce the effects of fasting.
• Please return your sample via delivery carrier on the same day.
