Precision Health

Ways to Complete the Universal Consent

We make it easy, safe and free to complete the Universal Consent and allow researchers to use your leftover biological samples. It’s a one-time process that takes around eight minutes and involves watching a short video.

You can complete the consent online at any time, with instructions in English, Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Korean or Arabic. You can also do so during a medical appointment or inpatient stay at certain UCLA Health locations. We may send you reminders, too.

Consent through the MyChart portal at myUCLAhealth

You can complete your consent at myUCLAhealth if you have an account set up. The form is listed under the “Questionnaires” tab for both mobile and desktop. It’s available 24/7.

If you need to, you can pause while completing the form and return to it later. You may see requests to fill out your consent in your MyChart appointment reminders. You may also see a similar reminder message on the home page of your patient portal. 

Languages available: English and Spanish

Consent through text message appointment reminders

Some people choose to receive text message reminders of their UCLA Health appointments. If you have done so, you may see a link to the consent process at the bottom of the message. You can follow this link when it’s convenient. You will need to enter your cell phone number for verification.

Languages available: English, Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Korean and Arabic

Consent during an inpatient stay

People who wish to consent during an inpatient stay at UCLA Health can use the bedside iPads available in each room. The form is available through MyChart, though the interface looks a little different than it does on your own computer or mobile device. Look for the consent form under the tab labeled “a few questions.” 

Languages available: English and Spanish

Consent during an outpatient appointment

A number of UCLA Health locations and affiliated partners offer the opportunity to complete your consent while you wait. Some of these locations may feature trained volunteers who can answer questions, troubleshoot and help you navigate the consent process.

We offer two ways to consent during outpatient appointments. You will need your UCLA Health medical record number (MRN) to either:

  • Scan a QR code: Front desk staff will provide a flyer about the program that contains a QR code. The camera on your mobile device scans the code and takes you to the online consent.
  • Use an iPad: Staff can also provide an iPad with a link to the consent form. Staff disinfect these devices after each use. Unfortunately, there’s no way to save your progress if your appointment begins before you finish.

Languages available: English, Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Korean and Arabic

Participating UCLA Health locations

Los Angeles, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

  • Procedure & Treatment Unit (PTU): 757 Westwood Plaza, Suite 2319
  • Inpatient units (non-psychiatric adult patients only): 757 Westwood Plaza
  • Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (GI Clinic): 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 345
  • Cardiology clinics:
    Ahmanson-UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center: 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 630W
    Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center: 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 630E
  • Clinical laboratories:
    200 Medical Plaza, Suite 145
    100 Medical Plaza, Suite 245
  • Medical Procedure Unit (MPU): 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 320
  • Neurology Clinic: 300 Medical Plaza, Suite B200
  • Cancer Care Clinic: 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 550

Santa Monica, including UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

  • Santa Monica Admissions-Hospital Registration: 1250 16th St., Suite G314
  • Santa Monica Admissions-Surgery Center Registration: Medical Office Building (MOB), 1223 16th St., Suite 1400
  • Inpatient units (non-psychiatric adult patients only): 1250 16th St.
  • Santa Monica Beach Radiology & Interventional Center: 1919 Santa Monica Blvd.

Participating UCLA-Affiliated Community Clinics and Labs in Los Angeles area or other nearby cities

  • BURL Burbank Clinical Laboratory: 2625 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 312, Burbank
  • BURL Calabasas Clinical Laboratory: 26585 Agoura Road, Suite 370, Calabasas
  • BURL Santa Clarita Clinical Laboratory: 27235 Tourney Road, Suite 2100, Valencia
  • BURL Encino Clinical Laboratory: 15503 W. Ventura Blvd., Suite 220, Encino
  • Santa Clarita Imaging and Interventional Center: 27235 Tourney Road, Suite 1500, Valencia

Get more information

If you have further questions, please take a look at our frequently asked questions. You can also contact the Embedded Clinical Research and Innovation Unit (ECRI) at UCLA at [email protected] or 310-794-0981.