How to use your blood sample kit
Everything you need to know to take your blood sample at home
What’s in the blood sample kit?
2 sterile wipes
3 lancets - each lancet can be used once
Sample tube
2 plasters
Included in the box:
Specimen transport bag
Lab card
Freepost box and security seal sticker
You’ll also need some tissue.
If anything is missing, text us.
Getting ready
Before you take a blood sample:
drink plenty of water - being hydrated helps with blood flow
get your hands and body warm, the best way is to have a bath or shower
if you might faint or you’re feeling worried, ask someone to help or be with you
watch our video to see how to take the sample
Posting your kit
Put the tube into the specimen transport bag. If you have more than 1 kit, take all your samples and put them in the same bag.
Peel off the yellow strip, fold and seal the bag. You do not need to add your name, we’ve already labelled the tube with your unique code.
Write the date on your lab card. Put the lab card and your sealed bag of samples into the Freepost box.
Close the box using the security seal sticker.
Post back in any An Post box or Post Office.
What happens next
Once you’ve posted your kit:
when your results are ready, they’ll be sent to you in a text message
sometimes we’ll need to speak with you on the phone
if you need treatment or any support, we can help you
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