For patients A note before your appointment

Your blood draw,
at home, on
your schedule.

If your physician has referred you to Vena Veritas, here is what to expect.
01 — The appointment

What to
expect.

Your doctor's office will coordinate the appointment with us on your behalf. You will hear from us within one business day of their order. We will confirm a convenient window of time, usually one to two hours wide, and send a reminder the day before.
On the day of your appointment, our Director of Phlebotomy will arrive at your home prepared with everything the draw requires. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes from arrival to departure, including a few minutes before and after the draw for conversation and recovery.
Who
A clinician with 25 years of experience.
How long
20 to 30 minutes, start to finish.
Where
Anywhere in your home that is comfortable and well-lit.
02 — Your clinician

Who performs
the draw.

Every Vena Veritas appointment is led by our Director of Phlebotomy, Melissa Rodriguez. Melissa is a Registered Medical Assistant with a quarter century of clinical experience — emergency medicine, surgical pre-op, forensic phlebotomy, and family practice.
Difficult draws are her specialty. She works confidently with patients of every age, including those with special needs.
Read Melissa's full bio →
03 — Preparing

How to prepare.

Your doctor will give you specific instructions, which supersede anything below. This is a general guide.

Fasting

If your doctor has ordered a fasting panel, do not eat for 8 to 12 hours before your appointment. Water is encouraged. Black coffee is generally acceptable, but check with your doctor.

Hydration

Drink water the evening before and the morning of your appointment. Well-hydrated veins make the draw faster and more comfortable.

Medications

Take your normal medications unless your doctor has instructed otherwise.

At home

Have a comfortable chair ready in a well-lit spot. If you have pets, consider securing them in another room for the duration of the appointment.
04 — After

After your
appointment.

Most patients feel completely normal within minutes. A small adhesive bandage will cover the draw site. You can remove it after a few hours. Light bruising at the site is common and resolves on its own within a few days.
Your results go directly to your doctor's office. They will reach out to you with the results and next steps on their usual timeline. Vena Veritas does not provide clinical interpretation or share results with patients directly.
05 — Privacy & HIPAA
We treat your health information with the same care your physician's office does. We operate under HIPAA, maintain a Business Associate Agreement with your physician's practice, and never share your information outside the care team without your explicit consent.
06 — Frequently asked

Common
questions.

Will it hurt? + –
A blood draw feels like a brief pinch. Our Director of Phlebotomy is known among her patients for draws so gentle they are often over before people realize.
I have difficult veins. Does that matter? + –
Difficult veins are our specialty. Melissa has 25 years of experience with patients whose veins are small, rolling, scarred from prior treatment, or otherwise challenging. If a second attempt is ever needed, she will talk you through it first.
What if I feel faint during the draw? + –
Let your clinician know. She has seen every variation of this and will adjust, including performing the draw while you lie down if that is more comfortable.
Can I have someone with me during the appointment? + –
Absolutely. A family member, caregiver, or friend is welcome to stay with you during the draw.
How do I reschedule or cancel? + –
You can reschedule or cancel your appointment via the link in the confirmation email or text you received. We ask for as much notice as possible so we can offer the slot to another patient.
Will I be billed for this? + –
Billing is arranged between Vena Veritas and your physician's practice. You will either be billed by your practice as part of your membership or concierge arrangement, or receive a statement from Vena Veritas directly, depending on how your practice has set it up.
A final note

Appointments are coordinated
through your doctor's office.

We do not book appointments directly with patients. If you have questions about scheduling, billing, or the service itself that your doctor's office cannot answer, they can reach us on your behalf.