Here, you can book an at home/work mobile phlebotomy appointment to make getting your blood samples a bit easier! Inuvi has a network across the UK and I have arranged a service through them. Don't worry that they might not have a nurse near you; I'm advised they will travel for no extra charge. Note they do not centrifuge yet, sorry, see below for advice if you need that.
"The mobile phlebotomy service was outstanding! It was going to take 3 weeks to have a blood draw with the NHS, but this private service was able to book me in for the very next day after I signed up! I have problem veins and blood draws are always very difficult, but the nurse was excellent and was able to get what we needed on the first try, and without any pain!" J, Dec 23
Ordering Process:
You book the service here, I order on your behalf, a nurse will contact you to arrange your appointment.
Make sure you have your test kit ready well beforehand - don't book before you have it - and have read the test instructions, especially anything you need to avoid, fasting requirements, stopping of supplements etc, the phlebotomy requirements and return of samples fully.
When booking your appointment, talk to the nurse about what you need done and give them the phlebotomy instructions when they arrive. Be specific so you don't have them turn up and they've not got something with them, or whatever.
After the samples have been taken, you can then package the samples up and post according to the instructions in your test kit.
Samples arrive at the lab, and I will email results to you as usual when they are in.
Tips:
In general, please read the Lab Test FAQ fully.
Review preparation instructions included with your test and follow any fasting or medication requirements. In general:
Some profiles have specific requirements for centrifuging and freezing. Confirm this is possible before your appointment. Note: Pulse cannot do centrifuging. You can find centrifuging services in several places. Try here and here. Also, more ideas on the Lab Test FAQ. Note that Regenerus can sometimes centrifuge your Cyrex samples if you ask and arrange it with them beforehand - DO NOT just send them off and hope for the best!
Most labs cannot accept delivery of samples on Saturdays or Sundays so only send them to arrive Tues, Weds or Thursday to be safe. Make sure you know how you will store, package and post your samples after your blood appointment. Check your test kit instructions and have arranged a suitable delivery service such as next day courier beforehand.