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Collecting and sending your sample

All you need to know about providing a sample

Preparing to collect my sample

  • How do I change my chosen clinic?
  • Sample collection information
  • What protection is in place for the blood draw?
  • How do I activate my kit?
  • Should I take a test if I'm feeling unwell?
  • Do I need to fast before my test?
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Collecting my sample

  • Venous collection information
  • Finger-prick information
  • What if I can’t fill the finger prick sample tube?
  • Help with collecting your finger-prick sample
  • Should I take my sample over the weekend?
  • What is the best time of day to collect my sample?
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Sending my sample to the lab

  • Have you received my sample?
  • Should I take my test over a bank holiday weekend?
  • Why can't I add any supporting information?
  • How should I post my sample back?
  • I have sent my sample. What happens next?
  • What if day 21 of my menstrual cycle falls on a weekend?

Failed Samples

  • What causes non-blood samples to fail?
  • I’ve received an email to say my sample has failed. What should I do?
  • Why can a blood sample fail?

Samples - General

  • Which laboratory will test my sample?
  • What is a venous blood sample?
  • Is a finger prick as accurate as a venous blood draw?
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