How to Complete the Process

Learn about our methods for consenting

We make it easy, safe and free to complete the Universal Consent and allow researchers to use your leftover biological samples. It is a one-time process that takes less than 10 minutes and involves watching a short video.

If you are over the age of 18, you can complete the consent during a visit or inpatient stay at certain UCLA Health locations. We may send you reminders via text or email, too.

For parent/legal guardians of pediatric patients, and the pediatric patient, the Universal Consent is currently on hold as we make changes to the consent process.

Please see all of our options below. 

Complete at home or on the go (Adult patients, only)

MyChart patient portal at myUCLAhealth.

If you have an account set up, we have a few options for you to access and complete your consent at myUCLAhealth.

  • The form is listed under the “Questionnaires” tab for both mobile and desktop formats. It’s available 24/7.
  • If you have an upcoming appointment, you may receive a MyChart message notifying you that you can complete the Universal Consent by clicking on the link in the message. 

  • When you log into your account, you may also see an announcement on your homepage where you can click “Complete Today” to be directed to the Universal Consent.

    If you need to, you can pause while completing the form and return to it within 7 days of starting the form. 

Appointment Reminder Text Messages

  • If you have chosen to receive text message communications from UCLA Health, you may receive a text message with a link to the Universal Consent at the bottom of the message. You can click on this link at any time to access and complete the Universal Consent in your myUCLAhealth MyChart account. 

Non-MyChart patient portal account at myUCLAhealth.

If you do not have an account set up, you may still access and complete your consent at myUCLAhealth via pending tasks.

  • If you have chosen to receive email message communications from UCLA Health, you may receive an email message with a link to the Universal Consent  in the message. You can click on this link up to 90 days from receiving the message to verify who you are using your date of birth, and access and complete the Universal Consent in the myUCLAhealth MyChart tasks. 

Complete on site at some participating locations (Adult patients)

Some outpatient locations offer the opportunity to complete your consent while you wait by scanning a QR code.

Scan a QR code (Adult patients, only)

  • A Universal Consent flyer with a QR code will be displayed at the front desk. The camera on your mobile device scans the code and takes you to the Universal Consent in myUCLAhealth MyChart. To begin, you may need  to log in to your account. 
  • A Universal Consent poster with a QR code will be displayed at location entrances or in the waiting area. The camera on your mobile device scans the code and takes you to the Universal Consent in myUCLAhealth MyChart. To begin, you may need to log in to your account.

To Learn More

If you have further questions, please review our frequently asked questions. You can also contact the UCLA Universal Consent team at [email protected] or 310-794-0981.