Patient guides
Practical guides for your collection visit
Whether you’re preparing for your own visit or helping someone you care for, these guides explain what to expect and how to get ready. Our Portland-based team is here if you have questions.
Guides
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Choose a guide to learn how to prepare, what happens during your visit, and what to expect afterward.
How to prepare for a blood draw at home
Learn what to have ready, how to follow your test instructions, and what to expect when we arrive.
5 min read
What is therapeutic phlebotomy?
Understand how the visit is arranged, what your provider’s order needs to include, and what to expect at your location.
5 min read
How autologous serum tears are made
Follow the process from blood collection through preparation and return of your prescribed serum tears.
5 min read
Non-DOT rapid drug screens vs. laboratory confirmation
Understand the difference between a rapid screening result and laboratory confirmation, and what to check before booking.
4 min read
PT/INR monitoring at home: how it works
Learn about PT/INR visit options, what to expect during testing or collection, and how your provider’s order guides the visit.
4 min read
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