Manual Self-collection

Blood (SERUM + EDTA)

About this test kit

With this test kit, you can collect a blood sample 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 blood collection tube (yellow)
  • 1 blood collection tube (purple)
  • 1 return envelope
  • 6 lancets
  • 2 barcode stickers
  • 1 tube holder
  • 2 band-aids
  • 2 alcohol wipes
  • 1 gauze pad
  • 1 manual
  • 1 activation card
  • 1 protective pouch with absorbent pad

Not complete? Please contact us.

Before you start

  • Make sure you are relaxed and seated calmly during the 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 testing for it).
  • Avoid using medication or supplements right before the test.
  • 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? Hand in the package at a post office.

Important Information

  • The test kit is for single use only.
  • For collecting a blood sample 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.
  • Store the activation card in a safe place.
  • Place the barcode sticker marked SERUM vertically on the yellow collection tube.
  • Place the barcode sticker marked EDTA vertically on the purple collection tube.

Note

Place the barcode stickers vertically on the collection tubes.

1Blood

Step 1.

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

Step 2.

Unscrew the cap from the yellow collection tube and place it in the holder. When the yellow tube is filled, remove it and repeat the process with the purple 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 assistance if needed. Wipe away the first drop of blood with the gauze pad.

Step 5.

Fill the yellow collection tube up to the top line. Stand upright and keep your hand down. Massage your finger from the palm toward the fingertip. Let the blood drip into the tube or scoop it in using the edge of the tube. Repeat steps 3–4 if there is not enough blood from this puncture site and use the extra lancets. Only close the yellow collection tube fully with the yellow cap after filling it, until you hear a click.

Step 6.

Then continue in the same way with the purple collection tube and close it with the purple cap. Are both collection tubes filled and closed? Gently tilt them 8–10 times afterward.

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.

2Shipping

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.

Symbol Meanings

  • Keep dry
  • For single use only
  • Avoid sunlight
  • Store between temperatures
  • Do not use if the packaging is damaged
  • Read the instructions for use
  • In-vitro diagnostics
  • European Conformity
  • Item number
  • Batch number
  • Expiration date
  • Manufacturer