Has your doctor ordered an in-home test kit for you to complete? Or is there a test you want to have administered for your own peace of mind? While some of these in-home testing kits only require a urine, spit, or stool sample, or simple cheek swab, others require you to submit a blood sample to be able to provide you with results. In these cases, you will need to go to a lab or a patient service center to have your blood professionally drawn, prepared, and shipped to the kit manufacturer. Careful instructions must be followed in order to maintain the integrity of the blood sample so you can receive accurate test results.
Another option if you need to have blood drawn for an in-home test kit is to contact a mobile phlebotomy service in San Diego that can come to you. Mobile phlebotomy services provide the same professional blood draws that you can get at a lab or patient service center, but instead of having to drive to them and wait in line for service, you schedule an appointment, and they come to your home or place of work at a time that is convenient for you. This is a convenient option for busy professionals, or for parents with young children at home who find it hard to break away and get to a lab for a blood draw. It is also a great option for homebound patients, elderly patients who no longer drive, or those who get anxiety in healthcare-related settings.
The best mobile phlebotomy services in San Diego, such as Veni Health & Wellness Phlebotomy, use only highly trained and experienced phlebotomist who are BLS (basic life support) certified, and licensed CPTs (Certified Phlebotomy Technicians). They also typically employ phlebotomists who know how to use extra care for patients who have special needs or require a little extra patience or care.
Once the specimen is collected, the mobile phlebotomy service will take care of preparing the sample and shipping it to the testing company per the company’s specific instructions. This may involve immediately centrifuging the blood sample and packaging it with ice packs for shipping to the testing facility. Because many kit draws require that a blood sample be centrifuged immediately, it is important to work with a mobile phlebotomy service in San Diego that has centrifuge equipment in their vehicles.
When you make an appointment with a mobile phlebotomy service, be sure to tell them what kit you are using. That way, the phlebotomist can advise you if there are any instructions you need to follow, such as fasting, or refraining from taking any supplements prior to the blood draw.
