Blood + Vaginal Swab

About this test kit

With this test kit, you can collect a blood sample and a vaginal swab yourself. Using the included return envelope, you can send the material to the certified laboratory, where it will be analyzed. If you have any questions, you can always contact our helpdesk through the website.

Contents of the test kit

1 swab
1 swab collection tube
1 blood collection tube
3 lancets
2 barcode stickers
1 return envelope
1 tube holder
2 plasters
2 alcohol wipes
1 gauze pad
1 instruction manual
1 activation card
1 protective bag with absorbent pad

Not complete? Please contact us.

Before you start

Make sure you are relaxed and seated calmly during sample collection.
Do not take the test right after exercising.
Do not take the test if you have a fever or an acute infection (unless specifically being tested for it).
Avoid using medication or supplements right before the test.
Do not take a swab during menstruation.
Preferably, do not collect a sample on Friday or during the weekend, due to longer shipping times. Send it on the same day of collection whenever possible.
Outside below 4°C or above 25°C? Drop off the package at a post office.

Important Information

The test kit is for single use only.
For collecting a blood sample and a vaginal swab only.
For persons aged 18 and older only.
Keep out of reach of children.
The supplied materials are intended for personal use only.
Do you have difficulty with a finger prick or feel uncomfortable at the sight of blood? Then perform the test in the presence of someone else or consult a healthcare professional.
Are you using blood thinners or do you have a blood clotting disorder? Consult your doctor first to avoid complications.

Start here

Activate the kit using the details on the activation card.
Remove the swab collection tube from the packaging and place the barcode sticker marked SWAB vertically on it. Also place the barcode sticker marked SERUM vertically on the small collection tube.

Note

Place the barcode stickers vertically on the collection tubes.

1Blood

Step 1.

Drink enough water 30 minutes before the blood draw.
Wash your hands with soap for 30 seconds, rinse them thoroughly with warm water, and dry them well.
Hold your hands against a cup of warm water for 2 minutes.
Swing your arms along your body 8–10 times.

Step 2.

Twist off the cap of the small collection tube. Place it in the holder for the collection tube. Then remove the cap from the lancet. It is now ready for use.

Step 3.

Choose a puncture site, preferably the side of the tip of your middle or ring finger. Disinfect the site with the alcohol wipe before pricking and allow the finger to dry.

Step 4.

Place the lancet on the disinfected site and press firmly until you hear a click. Ask someone for help if needed. Wipe away the first drop of blood with the gauze pad.

Step 5.

Fill the small collection tube up to the top line (600 µl). Stand upright and keep your hand pointing downward. Massage the finger from the palm toward the fingertip. Let the blood drip into the tube or collect it with the edge of the tube. Repeat steps 3–4 if this puncture site does not produce enough blood and use the extra lancets.

Step 6.

Place the cap on the collection tube and press firmly until you hear a click. Then gently tilt the collection tube 8–10 times.

2Vaginal swab

Step 1.

Wash your hands with soap for 30 seconds, rinse them thoroughly with warm water, and dry them well.

Step 2.

Twist off the cap of the collection tube without touching the inside. Place the collection tube in the holder. The liquid must remain inside the tube.

Step 3.

It is important that you do not touch the cotton tip of the swab. Remove the swab from the packaging and hold it by the stick with your thumb and index finger.

Step 4.

Adopt a relaxed position. Insert the swab about 4 to 5 cm into your vagina, as you would insert a tampon. Move it gently back and forth along the walls of the vagina and remove it after 30 seconds.

Step 5.

Place the swab into the collection tube and gently break it off at the breakpoint.

Step 6.

Screw the cap tightly onto the collection tube to ensure it is properly sealed.

Kit activated?

Use the codes on your activation card.

Barcode stickers applied?

Place the stickers vertically on the tubes.

Below 4 °C or above 25 °C?

Drop off the package at a post office.

3Shipping

Step 1.

Put both sealed collection tubes into the protective pouch with the blue adhesive strip, which already contains the absorbent pad. Seal the protective pouch securely with the adhesive strip. Place the pouch with its contents into the box and close the box.

Step 2.

Put the box into the supplied return envelope and seal it with the adhesive strip. The package fits in a mailbox. If you drop it off at a post office, do not add track & trace, as this will delay shipping. Postage has already been paid.

Step 3.

Dispose of the remaining items in the designated waste bin. We’ll notify you by email as soon as the laboratory results are available.

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