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● Avoid starting new supplements within 30 days of testing
[101]
Sample Collection Protocols
Specific instructions for optimal sample collection include:
● Schedule blood draws in the morning, preferably after a
10-12 hour fast (water is permitted) [102]
● Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours prior to testing [103]
● Ensure proper hydration in the 24 hours leading up to the
blood draw [104]
● Postpone testing during periods of acute illness or infection
[105]
● Follow specific packaging and shipping instructions to
maintain sample integrity [106]
Documentation and History
Comprehensive information gathering enhances result
interpretation:
● Provide detailed symptom history including onset, patterns,
and suspected triggers [107]
● Document family history of autoimmune or
immune-mediated conditions [108]
● Record recent significant dietary changes or patterns [109]
● Note any food reactions previously observed or suspected
[110]
Providing these guidelines in written form to patients helps ensure
testing compliance and optimizes the clinical utility of Array 10
results [111].
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