How it Works for the Patient

It's Simple and Confidential.

You or your physician Computer Desk orders your lab tests, Blood Syringe get your blood drawn, results are sent to your physician and once results are reviewed Results the physician has the option to release the result so they are available to you on-line.

  1. Order Your Lab Tests or Wellness Package

    • Your Physician selects and orders your lab tests

      • Your Physician selects your lab tests.
      • Your physician's staff will place the order and process your payment through our safe and secure payment system.
      • You will receive an automated confirmation email receipt from Ulta Lab Tests.
      • Receive an automated confirmation email receipt.
      • Create or login to your own confidential Ulta Lab Tests account.

    Or

    • You select and order your lab tests on this physicians website

      • Research and select your lab tests or wellness package online with the guidance of your physician.
      • Please reference your physician's preferred lab tests and panels.
      • Create or login to your own confidential Ulta Lab Tests account.
      • Select and purchase your tests online through our safe and secure payment system.
      • Receive an automated confirmation email receipt.
      • Print your lab requisition order after checkout.

  2. Get Your Blood Drawn

    • At one of our 2,500 Patient Service Centers

      • If your physician does not draw blood in his/her office:
        • Your physician will provide you a Patient Service Center (PSC) Requisition that contains the list of the lab tests to be performed and instructions for you to follow in preparation for your test.
        • If your test or wellness package requires fasting, then fast for 12 hours or as directed prior to your draw (special instructions will be noted on your lab requisition order).
      • If you order your lab tests directly online:
        • Use our online Lab Test Center Locator to search our network and find a Patient Service Center (PSC) that is convenient to you.
        • Print your Patient Service Center (PSC) Requisition to take to the PSC. It will contain the list of the lab tests to be performed and instructions for you to follow.
        • If your test or wellness package requires fasting, then fast for 12 hours or as directed prior to your draw (special instructions will be noted on your lab requisition order).

    • At your physician's office if the service is offered:

      • If your physician places the order for your lab test, he/she may have his/her medical team draw your blood or collect your specimen in his/her office.
      • Many practices do not draw blood or collect specimens in their office and refer their patients to offsite Patient Service Centers. (See above)

    Review Your Results Online

    • Review your results with your Physician

      • Within a few business days your physician will receive your results (occasionally, complex tests may take between 7-10 business days for results).
      • Your physician will review your results and may also choose to review these directly with you.
      • Following your physician's review he/she has the option to release your results into your online patient portal.

    • Review Your Results Online

      • Following the review of your results and the release by your physician, you will receive an email notification that your results are available.
      • Your results will be uploaded into your private and secure healthcare dashboard.
      • Log in and view intuitive charts that display your data, along with detailed explanations of your biomarkers to assist you in understanding your results.
      • Easy to read PDF's of your tests results are also available to print if you choose.

  3. Track Your Progress

    • Your personalized health dashboard makes it easy to view diagnostic changes that occur between blood tests, allowing you and your physician to adjust your wellness plan for even better health.
    • Your practitioner will review your unique biomarkers, and discuss personalized recommendations tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Hints

  • Lab requisitions are valid for 5 months from the date of approval.
  • Please be sure to check your spam or junk folders to ensure that our email address is in your contacts or safe recipients list.
  • If your results are abnormal, we advise you to follow your physician's advice and medical treatment plan.
  • Please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices for details on the confidential nature of your protected information.

Not Available in Certain States

  • Currently, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island state laws prohibit direct-access testing. Our lab tests cannot be conducted at lab locations located within these states.