Prepare for sample collection

Collecting a blood sample at home is easy when you’re prepared. Follow these steps to get a good sample:

Lay out your kit

Sample collection is fast, so make sure you have everything ready to go in front of you.

Take off your rings

Your blood vessels need to be unobstructed, so please remove any rings you’re wearing.

Drink lots of water

Drink at least one large glass of water to ensure you collect the volume of blood required.

Get your blood flowing

Get your heart pumping to 160 beats per minute to increase blood flow and deliver the volume you need.

Choose exercises suited to your abilities, or try these:

1 minute of squats

2 minutes of jumping jacks

2 minutes of high knees

Wash your hands under water as hot as you can tolerate for 60 seconds

Hot water opens the blood vessels in your hands, making it easy to draw out enough blood.

Have you followed the steps above? When all the boxes are checked, you're ready to continue.

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Collect your sample

Now that you’re ready for the test, it’s time to take it! Follow the video below to collect your sample.

Some important do’s and don’ts

Having trouble? These tips will help:

Do's

Point your finger down while massaging your palm.

Wipe the insertion point after every 2-3 drops to keep it open.

Use a second lancet, if needed.

Dont's

Squeeze your fingertip; this will damage your blood cells and may compromise your sample.

Get frustrated; another lancet is there if you need it.

What your sample should look like:

The collection device is filled slightly above the 100 line.

What not to do:

The collection device was filled from the wrong end.

Please contact support@imaware.health

Here’s what your sample should look like:

Each spot is filled in

Place 1 large drop of blood into each circle, until completely full and saturated.

Allow time to dry

Your sample will take at least 30 minutes until visibly dry.

Here’s what your sample should look like:

Each spot is filled in

Place 1 large drop of blood into each circle, until completely full and saturated.

Allow time to dry

Your sample will take at least 30 minutes until visibly dry.

What not to do:

Not enough blood, add more drops

Still not enough blood, add another drop

Too much blood

Please contact support@imaware.health

What not to do:

Not enough blood, add more drops

Still not enough blood, add another drop

Too much blood

Please contact support@imaware.health

Here’s what your sample should look like:

Both strips turn red past the first line

Place 4 blood drops into the left square until it migrates past the first line indicated.

Allow time to dry

Your sample will take at least 30 minutes until visibly dry.

What not to do:

Not enough blood, add more drops

Still not enough blood, add another drop

Blood placed in the wrong area

Please contact support@imaware.health

Here’s what your sample should look like:

Strip turns red past the first line

Place 4 blood drops into the left square until it migrates past the first line indicated.

Allow time to dry

Your sample will take at least 30 minutes until visibly dry.

What not to do:

Not enough blood, add more drops

Still not enough blood, add another drop

Blood placed in the wrong area

Please contact support@imaware.health

Here’s what your sample should look like:

Forms a tail

Add blood to the center of the device until it forms a tail.

Visibly dry

Your sample should be visibly dry within 5-10 minutes.

What not to do:

Not enough blood, add more drops

Still not enough blood, add another drop

Too much blood, not dry

Please contact support@imaware.health

What your sample should look like:

The collection device is filled to the 400 line or a little bit over it.

The collection device is filled a little bit over the 400 line.

What not to do:

The collection device was filled at the wrong end. Please contact support@imaware.health

Not enough blood. Add a few more drops.

Having difficulty getting blood?

Wash your hands under hot water again and try a few more light exercises to get your heart rate back up.

Go back to Prepare

Before you move on to the next step, the following boxes must be checked.

Your collection device is filled a little bit over the 400 line.Your collection device looks like the image of a correct sample above.

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Drop off your package

To keep your sample in top form, return your package to your nearest UPS location as soon as possible. The sooner you ship it back, the better.

Find your closest UPS location

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