The Complete Guide to Health Tests at Home

How do I get a health test from home?

The following steps to getting a health test at home, from LetsGetChecked.com are

From the moment the test leaves our facility, you will be notified by text message or email and you can track it all the way to your door.

1. Order your health tests

When you order the test you want, it will be shipped to you by next day delivery. The test is anonymised and you are assigned a unique barcode that is linked to only you.

You will be notified by text message or email and you can track your test all the way to delivery.

2. Complete your personal health record

Using the app or website, you’ll then need to complete a quick activation step, whereby you activate your test and answer a number of health related questions on a personalised dashboard.

Your health record is then reviewed in real-time by a LetsGetChecked medical team member and additional support services will be provided to you as needed.

3. Collection kit

You will receive a sample collection kit which when opened, you will complete your details on the inside of the box lid.

After this you’ll need to go to LetsGetChecked.com and activate your kit.

You sample collection kit will contain:

• A self addressed envelope
• Instructions
• A patient ID card
• A blood collection tube
• Wipes, alcotip swabs and a plaster
• 3 x lancets
• A biohazard bag

4. Collecting a blood sample

With your collection kit, read the enclosed instructions which are as follows:

1. Wash your hands in warm soapy water which will make it easier to take the blood sample. The best place to get a blood sample is on your 3rd or 4th finger of your non dominant hand.
2. Use the provided alcohol swab and clean the selected finger. Then wipe dry with a clean tissue
3. Make sure the finger is completely dry before proceeding.
4. Prepare your lancet by twisting and removing the blue stick.
5. Position the lancet against the rounded end of your finger and press down.
6. After piercing the skin on your finger, a small droplet of blood will form. Wipe away the first drop of blood with a clean tissue provided.
7. Then take your finger and gently squeeze to help the blood flow into the blood collection tube.
8. Make sure you fill the tube to the upper line. If you can’t collect enough blood, use a new lancet on another finger.
9. Once the tbe is filled apply the supplied plaster to your finger.
10. Place the lid securely and gently turn the tube up and down 5 to 10 times.
11. Then place your sample in the supplied biohazard bag and then place the bag back in the testing kit box.
12. Package the box in the supplied return envelope and post back.

In your collection kit you will also find a patient ID card. Keep this card safe.

If you receive a positive test you will receive a phone call from a qualified professional.

When your results are ready you can check them online.

5. Your results

Once your sample has been received and processed, a team of doctors will review your results. A member of the nursing team will contact you to deliver your results and discuss the next steps. You will then be provided with advice on lifestyle changes to improve your health and in some cases you may be offered prescriptions.

Your results and health information are personalised on the LetsGetChecked dashboard, so there’s no more waiting for doctors to contact you and never seeing your health information.

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