With COVID-19, in-lab phlebotomy is increasingly difficult to obtain and in many cases unsafe.
In areas that are in "shelter in place" mode, such as the Bay Area, mobile phlebotomy is also not an option until the government regulations are lifted.
To best serve your patients, we’ve made a list of testing that doesn’t require blood draws and can be done entirely at home. To search for a complete list, you can view our Rupa Lab Catalog and filter for “phlebotomy not required” tests. If you have a Rupa account, you’ll be able to compare pricing right there as well.
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Here is a comprehensive list of testing types that patients can take entirely at home.
Part 1: Test panels that traditionally require a blood draw, but have other options.
1. Adrenal Function
Markers Measured: Cortisol patterns, CAR, DHEAs, Cortisol metabolites, Free Cortizone, etc.
Sample Type: Urine, Saliva
Test Options:
- ZRT: Adrenal Stress Profile, & more
- Precision Analytical: DUTCH Adrenal, DUTCH CAR + Insomnia Cortisol
- Genova: Adrenocortex Stress Profile, ASP with CAR
2. Thyroid Function
Markers Measured: TSH, T4, TPOab, fT3, fT4, Tgbn, etc.
Sample Type: Blood Spot
Test Options:
- ZRT: Essential Thyroid Profile, Elite Thyroid Profile, individual markers
3. Female & Male Hormone Profiles
Markers Measured: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA-S, Cortisol, Thyroid markers, SHBG, PSA, Fertility & Menopause profiles, etc.
Sample Type: Blood Spot, Saliva
Test Options:
- Genova: Male Hormones Plus
- Precision Analytical: DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites
- Great Plains Laboratory: Hormones Comprehensive Profile, Hormones Comprehensive Plus Profile
4. Cardiovascular Health & Lipids
Markers Measured: Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycderides, etc.
Sample Type: Blood Spot
Test Options:
- ZRT: CardioMetabolic Profile
5. Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity
Sample Type: Blood Spot, Urine
Test Options:
- Doctor’s Data: Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity
6. Diabetes Markers
Markers Measured: Insulin, HbA1c, etc.
Sample Type: Blood Spot
Test Options:
- ZRT: Insulin (single marker), HbA1c (single marker), Weight Management Profile, CardioMetabolic Profile
7. Food Allergy & Sensitivity
Markers Measured: IGE, IGG, IGG4, IGA, etc.
Sample Type: Blood Spot
Test Options:
- USBiotek: Many tests - this is their specialty!
- KBMO: KBMO FIT Test, FIT 22 Test (can include zonulin as well)
- Alletess: 184 IgG Food Sensitivity Panel, 96 IgG Food Sensitivity Panel
8. Lyme & Tick Borne Disease Testing
Sample Type: Blood Spot, Urine
Test Options:
9. Immune Function
Sample Type: Saliva
Test Options:
Part 2: Individual markers that traditionally require a blood draw, but have other options.
Key: (sample type; companies that offer it)
- IGF-1 (Blood Spot; ZRT)
- Vitamin D (Blood Spot; Great Plains Laboratory, ZRT, Doctor’s Data)
- hsCRP (Blood Spot; ZRT)
Part 3: Other important Functional Medicine tests that don’t require a blood draw.
Key: (sample type; companies that offer it)
- SIBO Testing (Breath; Genova)
- Glyphosate (Urine, Great Plains Laboratory)
The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before taking any dietary supplement or making any changes to your diet or exercise routine.
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Lab Tests in This Article
Adrenal Stress Profile
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ZRT Laboratory
Saliva
The Adrenal Stress Profile measures DHEA-S and diurnal cortisol to assess the effects of stress on adrenal hormone balance.
DUTCH Adrenal (Dried Urine)
by
Precision Analytical (DUTCH)
Urine
The DUTCH Adrenal provides free cortisol patterns that parallel saliva with the addition of metabolite measurements for an improved marker for total cortisol production. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 12 years of age. NOTE: If you order for a patient in MD, NY, or RI, you must provide them with a written prescription or lab order on a document with a letterhead from your facility that they will send back to the lab with their samples.
DUTCH Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) (Saliva Only)
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Precision Analytical (DUTCH)
Saliva
The DUTCH CAR test provides an analysis of the cortisol awakening response, as well as the daily patterns of free cortisol and cortisone. It also includes the insomnia cortisol sample. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 12 years of age. NOTE: If you order for a patient in MD, NY, or RI, you must provide them with a written prescription or lab order on a document with a letterhead from your facility that they will send back to the lab with their samples.
Adrenocortex Stress Profile
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Genova Diagnostics
Saliva
The Adrenocortex Stress Profile measures cortisol and DHEA through carefully timed saliva samples. It assists in understanding a patient's natural diurnal rhythm and the diagnosis of HPA imbalances. This test DOES NOT include the cortisol awakening response.
ASP with CAR
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Genova Diagnostics
Saliva
The Adrenocortex Stress Profile with CAR measures cortisol and DHEA through carefully timed saliva samples. It assists in understanding a patient's natural diurnal rhythm and the diagnosis of HPA imbalances. This test also measures the cortisol awakening response.
Elite Thyroid Profile Blood Spot
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ZRT Laboratory
Blood Spot
The Elite Thyroid Profile provides a baseline assessment of thyroid health. It offers the same markers as the Essential Thyroid Profile, plus thyroglobulin and thyroxine.
Essential Thyroid Profile Blood Spot
by
ZRT Laboratory
Blood Spot
The Essential Thyroid Profile provides a baseline assessment of thyroid health. It can help detect overt and subclinical thyroid disease, as well as monitor thyroid replacement therapy.
Male Hormones Plus™
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Genova Diagnostics
Saliva
Male Hormones Plus™ is a noninvasive salivary assessment of bioavailable testosterone in circadian rhythm. It includes the Adrenocortex Stress Profile and the Comprehensive Melatonin Profile to reveal how testosterone is influenced by cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin.
Hormones Comprehensive Plus Profile
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Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)
Saliva
The Hormones Comprehensive Plus Profile provides an assessment of sex and adrenal hormones. It builds upon the Hormones Comprehensive Profile by adding an analysis of E1, E3, and the Estrogen Quotient (EQ).
DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites (Dried Urine)
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Precision Analytical (DUTCH)
Urine
The DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites test measures estrogen, progesterone, and androgen hormones and metabolites. It is perfect to use for a baseline hormone reading or to monitor hormone replacement therapy. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 12 years of age. NOTE: If you order for a patient in MD, NY, or RI, you must provide them with a written prescription or lab order on a document with a letterhead from your facility that they will send back to the lab with their samples.
Hormones Comprehensive Profile
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Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)
Saliva
The Hormones Comprehensive Profile provides a quick assessment of sex and adrenal hormones. It is designed for men and women of any age who display symptoms of hormone imbalance.
CardioMetabolic Profile
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Doctor's Data
Serum
The CardioMetabolic Profile evaluates risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes.
Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity
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Doctor's Data
Serum
The Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity Profile helps differentiate between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity by evaluating the serum titers of IgA and IgG for deamidated gliadin peptide, gliadin, and gluten. This is the serum version of the test. It is also available as a blood spot.
CardioMetabolic Profile
by
ZRT Laboratory
Blood Spot
The CardioMetabolic Profile allows for early detection of major indicators of metabolic syndrome and screens for cardiovascular disease risks.
Weight Management Profile
by
ZRT Laboratory
Saliva
Blood Spot
The Weight Management Profile identifies hormone imbalances that contribute to obesity, weight gain, and difficulty losing or sustaining a healthy weight.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
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ZRT Laboratory
Blood Spot
This is a single-marker test measuring hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). HbA1c is used to monitor long-term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
FIT 22
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KBMO Diagnostics
Blood Spot
The FIT 22 test evaluates sensitivities to 22 common foods by measuring IgG and immune complexes. It is analyzed through a blood spot sample.
184 IgG Food Sensitivity Panel
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Alletess Medical Laboratory
Blood Spot
The 184 IgG Food Sensitivity Panel measures IgG response to 184 commonly consumed foods. This is the blood spot version of the test. It is also available as a serum test.
96 IgG Food Sensitivity Panel
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Alletess Medical Laboratory
Blood Spot
The 96 IgG Food Sensitivity Panel measures IgG response to 96 commonly consumed foods. This is the blood spot version of the test. It is also available as a serum test.
Lyme Urine Panel 1 (LU1)
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IGeneX
Urine
This panel is designed to detect Lyme disease. It combines the Lyme Dot Blot (3 samples) and Lyme Multiplex PCR Urine (pooled) tests. This test is unavailable for patients over 65 when ordered through physician services.
Lyme ImmunoBlot Panel 1 (IB1)
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IGeneX
Serum
This panel is designed to detect Lyme disease. It combines three tests: Lyme IgG/IgM/IgA Screen, Lyme ImmunoBlot IgM, and Lyme ImmunoBlot IgG. This test is unavailable for patients over 65 when ordered through physician services.
Tick Borne Disease Panel 7 (TBD7)
by
IGeneX
Urine
This panel is designed to detect multiple tickborne diseases. It combines 7 urine tests to detect Lyme Disease, TBRF, Bartonellosis, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis. This test is unavailable for patients over 65 when ordered through physician services.
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