How it works

How it Works

HOW A HOME TEST KIT WORKS

Collection your sample with our easy to use kit

It is simple to collect a sample using the equipment we provide. You can be confident that all components in your kit are safe to use as they are all CE marked, which means they meet international standards for safety, and kits are assembled according to ISO 13485 quality management system.

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Up to four lancets, used to
puncture the fingertip.

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One or two microcontainers, depending on the tests you have purchased, in which your blood sample will be collected.

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Full instructions on how to collect your sample and ensure that it’s in the best possible condition for testing.

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Prepaid Tracked 24 return Mailer for sending the sample back to our labs.

REGISTER AND RETURN YOUR SAMPLE

Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

TIPS FOR COLLECTING SAMPLE

Collecting your finger prick blood sample is quick and easy. Please remember to read the full instructions which come with your kit to ensure you handle all equipment and collect your sample correctly. Here are some tips to make sample collection easier!

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Drink water

You should be well hydrated by drinking plenty of water in the hours before your test and a large glass 30 minutes prior.

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Warm hands

Take a hot shower or put your hands in warm water for 4 minutes before taking the sample to make sure you get good blood flow.

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Squeeze but not too hard

In most cases your sample can be collected at home with a finger prick kit, if not we will arrange phlebotomy appointment for you.

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To the line please

Fill each tube to the marked line. For purple tubes, please shake gently after each drop that is collected to prevent clotting.

REGISTER AND RETURN YOUR SAMPLE

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Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

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Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

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Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

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Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

REGISTER AND RETURN YOUR SAMPLE

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Register your kit via app.examineme.co.uk

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Follow the instructions to take your sample

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Send back your sample (prepaid postal bag included)

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You will receive your results in 2-3 days

REGISTER AND RETURN YOUR SAMPLE

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Register your kit via your secure online account

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Follow the instructions to take your sample

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Send your sample back to us (prepaid mailer included)

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Receive your results in 2-5 days!