[TEST PREPARATION]
How to prepare for a home sample collection
A short checklist that makes the visit faster and the sample better.
Home collection removes the travel, not the preparation. A few minutes of readiness keeps the visit to about ten minutes.
Before the visit
- 01Check whether your tests need fasting; the confirmation message states it
- 02Drink plain water unless you have been told to restrict fluids
- 03Keep the prescription or booking reference handy
- 04Keep a list of medicines you take regularly
- 05Wear a sleeve that can be rolled up easily
- 06Choose a well-lit place to sit with a table nearby
During the visit
The professional will confirm your identity and the tests booked, label tubes in front of you, and clean the site before drawing the sample. If a urine or stool sample is part of the booking, containers are provided with instructions.
After the visit
Keep light pressure on the site for a couple of minutes. Eat something if you were fasting. Report status is available through your account once processing is complete.
References
- Reference list to be added by the medical review team.
Information on this site is educational. It does not replace a consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan from a qualified clinician. Test selection should be based on a doctor's advice or an appropriate clinical assessment.