Practitioners can now see and handle specimen issues right from the Dashboard.

• We'll notify you immediately if the lab has a sample processing issue.
• Filter to see all your delayed orders and orders requiring your action.
• Choose how to handle the issue from easy options, including: full/partial recollection, refund, or accept the partial results.
  

We are so excited to announce that 3X4 Genetics, a leader in nutrigenomics, is our latest lab partner on Rupa! 

‍3X4 Genetics main test, The Blueprint Report, tests over 148 genes and uses evidence-based analysis with a proprietary scoring system to group the results. The outcomes are detailed in a Blueprint report. It is a comprehensive report that clearly defines for the practitioner and patient immediate, actionable recommendations on diet, lifestyle, supplements, and other relevant health interventions.

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We welcome 3X4 Genetics to Rupa! On Rupa, It takes 2-3 clicks and no more than 60 seconds to place on order. And even better? All your results, from all your lab companies, appear in one place. We’ll also handle all your patient & lab logistics, issues, and questions. 

Get started here! Order 3X4 Genetics on Rupa

We are so excited to announce that TruDiagnostic is our latest lab partner on Rupa! TruDiagnostic is an exciting, highly requested CLIA certified lab specializing in epigenetic methylation testing.

TruDiagnostic’s leading test, TruAge Complete Collection, specializes in being able to quantify the aging process (Biological Age). Their testing can tell you your biological age, your rate of aging, your rate of stem cell divisions, telomere length and much more. They use algorithms developed in collaboration with universities such as Duke, Harvard, Yale, and others to show your patients how you are effectively slowing their aging process.

We welcome TruDiagnostic to Rupa!

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We’re thrilled to announce that Microbiome Labs is our latest lab partner on Rupa! Microbiome Labs is a highly requested CLIA certified lab focused on Functional Microbiome Analysis testing.

Microbiome Labs main test, BiomeFx, shows you the general composition of your gut microbiome, relative abundances of pathogens and keystone species, dysbiosis ratios, and 20+ microbial functions that contribute to patient outcomes.We welcome Microbiome Labs to Rupa! You can order Microbiome Labs on Rupa by clicking on the link below. By ordering on Rupa, you can order lab tests in just 2-3 steps in 60 seconds or less, have all results come to one place, and have us take care of all patient & lab logistics, issues, and questions.

Order Microbiome Labs on Rupa

Phlebotomists are critical to the lab testing process, but it’s not always easy to find them. This is especially true now when so many of you are operating remote or telehealth-first practices. If you’re operating in Arizona, it’s not easy to know about phlebotomy options if your patient is located in Wisconsin.

That’s why Rupa has launched its searchable phlebotomy database - so you can easily find phlebotomists who can draw your patients’ blood in their geographic area. 

• Search via zip code or city, state to find local phlebotomists 
• Website, phone number, hours of operation, pricing (when available), and address are included
  

Rupa has built a phlebotomy network across the United States to ensure phlebotomy options are available for most patients. You can use this database to find where they are and see the phlebotomy options that we send patients via e-mail after you place an order with us.

If you want to send all of your patients to a specific phlebotomist, you can always set a preferred phlebotomist (scroll to the bottom of this page). In this case, we’ll direct all of your patients to your phlebotomist of choice.

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We’re always looking to expand our phlebotomy services - if you don’t see a phlebotomist in your patients’ area, send us a message in our portal and we’ll be glad to help.

It seems like lightyears ago to us...things move fast around here :)...but back in August, we made it possible for you to schedule out lab orders for future dates & more easily re-order tests for patients.

We got some feedback from you all (thank you so much - we couldn’t do our jobs without you) and we’re now making this feature more accessible.

Previously, you could only schedule out a future lab order for orders that had already been placed. But, now, you can schedule out any order of your choosing right in the checkout flow.  

Watch the video below or see the text and screenshots beneath to see how it works.

How does it work?

When you check out a lab for a patient, you’ll see a new feature right at the top of the checkout screen. By clicking the date, Rupa will open a calendar for you that allows you to schedule the order for a future date.

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Select the date of your choosing then check out as normal. Your order will be sent to the patient via e-mail on the date you’ve selected. Voila! Note that patients will only be asked for payment on the date of your scheduled order, not before.

The statuses of your scheduled orders also appear on your dashboard, so you can keep track of what’s scheduled.

Give it a try! Schedule an Order.

Sometimes, you need to add a little something extra to your lab order: custom patient instructions. 

By adding a note to your patients during checkout, you can let them know if there are any special instructions when completing their lab. Your notes appear front & center when your patient receives e-mail instructions from us.

Now, we’re letting you save your “notes to patients” to make it easier to retrieve custom instructions that you send to multiple patients. This way, you won’t need to re-type custom instructions - they’ll be saved for you for quick retrieval.

How do you save notes to patients?

Go to settings and click on “saved notes to patient”. Here, you will create your snippet (aka note), add a title, and click save.

When you want to checkout your next order, click “insert snippet” to add any one of your pre-saved notes. Once you complete checkout, your saved note will appear front & center in the patient instructions e-mail that Rupa sends your patient.

Navigate to your settings to create a saved patient note today.

Every now and then, labs have shipping & results delays. We certainly never want it to happen. But when it does, we want to make sure you’re informed so you can plan accordingly.  

That’s why we’re creating more transparency around lab delays...in multiple ways.

If there’s a known shipping or results delay before you place an order.

You’ll be notified in two ways:

1. Our homepage alerts banner will list shipping & results delays
2. In the lab details from our catalog, we'll notify you of any ongoing delays
   

If there’s a known shipping or results delay after you place an order.

You’ll be notified in several ways:

1. If the lab delay was known when the order was placed, the patient will be notified when they receive our e-mail to them asking for payment
2. If the lab delay occurs after the order is placed, both you and the patient will receive an automatic e-mail alerting you of the delay. You will also receive a notification in Rupa’s messaging portal
3. A lab delay alert will appear in the patient detail view
   

If you’re effected by a delay, please feel free to message us in Rupa. We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.

We get MANY questions from Rupa practitioners about specialty lab testing & running a practice. How do I interpret this test? What tests can I run for patients with hormone issues? How do I start a practice on my own?

That’s why we’ve assembled some of the best minds in functional medicine & specialty labs to bring you answers to the above questions and more...all within Rupa. Free live classes are now available in Rupa.

With free live classes, you can learn how to interpret labs better, understand what testing is right for you and your patients, and learn how to run your best practice.

Order, track, and learn about labs all in one place! 

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We’re thrilled to announce that DNA Rx is our latest lab partner on Rupa! DNA Rx is a woman-owned lab focused on making nutrigenomics more accessible and easier to understand.

Tests that are offered through DNA RX are used to diagnose histamine intolerance, Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, vitamin deficiencies, and neurotransmitter problems. 

DNA Rx’s most popular test - the Wellness Genetic Panel - provides information on 40 genes that are relevant to diet and lifestyle. With just a simple cheek swab, it can help uncover vitamin deficiencies, the best diet for the patient, how their neurotransmitters function, and what food/chemical sensitivities may be present.

DNA RX says that practitioners of all types use their testing for wellness and precision medicine.

We welcome DNA RX to Rupa! You can order DNA RX’s labs on Rupa by clicking on the link below. By ordering on Rupa, you can order labs in just 2-3 steps in 60 seconds or less, have all results come to one place, and have us take care of all patient & lab logistics, issues, and questions.

Order DNA RX on Rupa

We’ve heard from many of you that you like to place the same lab test orders again and again. This makes total sense to us, too - for example, checking in on a patient’s gut health requires an initial test followed by another test after a certain time period.

To help make repeat orders as simple as possible, we first launched custom bundles - allowing you to create, save, and name any lab test bundle of your choosing from multiple lab providers for easy one-click ordering.

But, now, we’re making ordering the same tests over and over again even more convenient!

Order a test again

This feature is perfect for those who want to order the same tests for a patient, but haven't scheduled them in advance.

Simply go into your dashboard, click the “order again” dropdown and select “order now”

You’ll then be brought to the checkout page, where your patient’s information and tests will already be loaded and you can checkout as normal. As easy as pie.

Scheduling a future order

Do you have a specific date in mind for when you need to re-run a test? If so, this feature is for you.

Simply go into your dashboard, click the “order again” dropdown and select “schedule order”. You’ll be brought to this calendar where you can schedule the order for a future date.

After you schedule the order, it will appear in your dashboard as a reminder. You can edit or re-schedule from there if something changes!

If you’ve elected to pay for the order, then the card on file will be charged on the date the order is scheduled for. Your patient will receive notification that the test has been ordered, as usual.

If you’ve designated your patient as the payer, then your patient will receive an e-mail as usual asking for payment.