Ways to collect a sample

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Finger Prick

Follow the instructions and take your sample yourself at home. This option os only avaliable for smaller tests

Venous At Home

If you have a friend that is a nurse or a friendly doctor's surgery we will post a venous collection kit so you can take your sample venously at home. This can only be administered by a professional

Visit a clinic

Use our Clinic finder to see who is the closest clinic to you. Once you know which test you want, add it to your basket and choose Visit a clinic

Grimsby Clinic

Follow this link to book in at the Grimsby clinic You will not need to wait for a kit to be posted and you will not need to post your sample as this is our central Clinic.

Home Visit

If you want to carry out the blood test from the comfort of your home but would prefer a healthcare professional draw the blood for you, you can book a home visit. Once you know which test you want, add it to your basket and choose ‘Home phlebotomy appointment’ Also read out our Basic Explanations here!

Your Sample Journey

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Order your Kit

Once your order has been processed we will deliver your kit straight to your letterbox.

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Take Your Sample

Follow the instuctions leaflet Ensure your tubes have your details on them and the lab form is enclosed

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Post it to us

Post your sample the day you take it. Post monday through thursday and make a note of your tracking number.

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Wait for results

Your blood test results will be uploaded to your personal dashboard, within 1-2 working days from recieving it

Help from the Professionals

Visit A clinic

Find a local Clinic Contact them and arrange an appointment
We will send you a Sample kit This will be sent Tracked 24
Visit the Clinic Post your sample back to us.

Find A clinic
Home Visit

Someone from the Team will call you Arrange a good time to take the sample
We will send you a Sample kit this will be sent Tracked 24
A phlebotomist will take the sample Post your sample back to us

Contact Us
Grimsby Clinic

Follow the link Book an appointent
Visit the Clinic Wait for results

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At Home Testing Kits

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Finger Prick

Choose Finger prick option when purchasing your test
We will send you a Sample kit this will be sent Tracked 24
Follow the instructions Post your sample back to us.
Your results should be ready in 1-2 working days

Instructions
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Venous

Choose Venous collection option when purchasing your test
We will send you a Sample kit this will be sent Tracked 24
Your Healthcare Professional will collect the sample Post your sample back to us.
Your results should be ready in 1-2 working days

Instructions
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Home Visit

Someone from the Phlebotomy Team will contact you in the next day or so to arrange a good time to take your sample. They can come to your home or place of work. We will post you a kit. Please wait for this to arrive before the Phlebotomist comes to you.
Home Visit fees can vary the average cost is £40-50 depending on your location. Please confirm when booking.Pay the Clinic directly for this service

Visit a clinic

Use our Clinic finder to see who is the closest clinic to you.Please contact them and arrange an appointment time, We will still post you a Sample Kit. Take this to the clinic and they will take the sample.
Clinic fees can vary the average cost is £30-40 depending on your location Please confirm when booking. Pay the Clinic directly for this service

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Results

Your blood test results will be uploaded to your personal dashboard, along with comments and advice if you have requested it.
Results are usually on your account 1-2 working days after we receive them in te laboratory

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HINTS & TIPS

FOR SUCCESSFUL SAMPLE COLECTION

ORDER YOUR TEST
ORDER YOUR TEST

Make sure you are hydrated Drink at least 1 litre of water 20 mins before taking your sample.

GET THE BLOOD FLOWING
GET THE BLOOD FLOWING

Do Some gentle exercise or take a warm shower. get the blood flowing.

FILLING COLLECTION TUBES
FILLING COLLECTION TUBES

Do not squeeze blood from your finger, it can damage the blood cells. Fill to the marked line.

WHEN TO TAKE SAMPLE
WHEN TO TAKE SAMPLE

Take your sample in the morning between Monday and Thursday and ensure to get it in the post on the same day.

ORDER OF COLLECTION
ORDER OF COLLECTION

If you have asked for FBC or HBA1C you will have a purple vial as well as the Yellow vial. Fill your Purple vial first.

COMPLETING SAMPLE COLLECTION
COMPLETING SAMPLE COLLECTION

Once you have collection your sample Flip the tube 10 times forward and backward. Do not shake. Always Label your sample.

ALWAYS LABEL YOUR VIALS AND ENCLOSE YOUR LAB FORM OR YOUR SAMPLE MAY NOT BE TESTED!

At Home IV Therapy

Can't visit a clinic to receive IV treatment?
Not a concern! We provide accessible at-home IV therapy services at The Health Lab UK

We will visit you wherever you may be—at home or work.

You can easily arrange your session by booking it as one person or group.

We provide accurate blood testing at our health labs in your area.

Book your blood test online now.

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