Discover the simple and effective way to monitor your health. With blood tests from capillary blood, also known as “blood from the fingertip”, we are entering a new era of medical diagnostics. Fast, minimally invasive and comfortable – find out how this technology can revolutionize your healthcare routine.
Capillary blood is the blood that circulates in the fine, hair-like blood vessels, the capillaries. These vessels connect arteries and veins and are found throughout the body, being particularly easily accessible in places such as the fingertip. The collection of capillary blood is less invasive than conventional blood sampling from a vein and still provides valuable insights into your health.
The range of tests that can be carried out with capillary blood is constantly expanding. These include common laboratory measurements such as blood glucose level, cholesterol levels, hemoglobin to monitor anemia, inflammatory markers, and specific vitamins and minerals. Advances in technology and analytics have made it possible for capillary blood to be used for a growing number of tests that previously required a venous blood sample.
The advantages of capillary blood tests are manifold. They are less painful as only a small amount of blood is drawn from the fingertip, which is particularly advantageous for frequent tests or for patients who are afraid of needles. The simple collection method also allows patients to conveniently collect and send in blood samples at home, facilitating regular monitoring of chronic conditions. In addition, the results are often available more quickly than with traditional venous blood tests.
Although capillary and venous blood have many similar properties, there are differences in composition that must be taken into account in certain tests. Venous blood taken directly from a vein is typically more central to the assessment of body condition as it is less affected by peripheral metabolic changes. For some specific tests, venous blood can therefore provide more precise results. However, capillary blood tests are extremely effective for a wide range of tests and offer a valuable alternative.
The world of medical diagnostics is undergoing a revolution thanks to the possibilities of at-home testing, in which capillary blood plays a key role. These tests offer the advantage that they can be carried out easily, quickly and with minimal stress for the patient at home. However, while many providers rely on patients taking blood samples themselves, Probatix stands out with one decisive difference: professional blood sampling in a pharmacy.
This approach combines the convenience of at-home testing with the precision and reliability guaranteed by the expertise of medical professionals. By relying on professional testing in pharmacies we minimize the risk of sample contamination or errors during collection, which can falsify the test results. In addition, expert performance ensures an optimal quantity and quality of blood for analysis, which leads to even better and more accurate results.
At Probatix, we understand that the quality of diagnostics depends not only on the advanced technology of the tests, but also on the correct collection of the sample. That is why we rely on the expertise of our partner pharmacies to offer our customers not only convenience, but also the certainty of the highest standards in sample collection. In this way, we are setting new standards in the field of capillary blood testing and ensuring that our customers can benefit from the latest innovations in medical diagnostics without having to compromise on the accuracy and reliability of the results.
Performing a capillary blood test is quick and easy. After thoroughly cleaning the fingertip, a tiny incision or puncture is made with a small, sterile instrument to collect a small amount of blood. Probatix does this with the help of a professional machine that automatically extracts a few drops of blood from the fingertip using a vacuum. This prevents crushing of the finger and contamination of the sample. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for analysis or evaluated on site. The entire procedure is minimally invasive and can be completed in just a few minutes. After the evaluation, you as a customer will receive your results directly in your health portal.
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At a Probatix partner near you, a small amount of blood will be taken professionally – usually with a small prick in the fingertip.
Your result will automatically appear in your personal health portal. Including explanations and timelines.
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Berlin
Finally, a simple blood test is no longer a project, but a simple process.
Hamburg
Thanks to Probatix, I can quickly detect changes in my blood values and can contact my doctor immediately.
Leipzig
Thanks to Probatix, I can now check my HbA1c value regularly and easily at the pharmacy.
Berlin
Finally, a simple blood test is no longer a project, but a simple process.
Hamburg
Thanks to Probatix, I can quickly detect changes in my blood values and can contact my doctor immediately.
Leipzig
Thanks to Probatix, I can now check my HbA1c value regularly and easily at the pharmacy.
It is certainly possible to have certain tests carried out by your family doctor. However, what ‘free’ means can vary. Traditional routes can often involve waiting times and multiple doctor visits, which can be especially challenging if you’re on a tight schedule or looking for quick answers to your health questions.
At Probatix, we are committed to offering you a more accessible and efficient alternative. Our aim is to provide you with uncomplicated access to your blood values without long waiting times. Even more important to us is that you can not only view your health data, but also understand it and actively use it to manage your health yourself.
Our vision is to promote better and proactive healthcare in Germany, which not only facilitates the early detection of diseases, but also helps to relieve the burden on doctors’ surgeries by avoiding unnecessary visits. We believe that an informed approach to one’s own health data is key to long-term well-being and efficient healthcare.
Probatix is a pure software company and does not analyze samples. We work together with professional laboratories specializing in capillary blood. They carry out the evaluation for us and we make the results available to our customers in a digital and comprehensible format.
Our tests are carried out under professional conditions. From blood collection and transport to analysis in a specialized laboratory. This gives you medically reliable blood values.
In most cases, the blood sample is taken by a professional Probatix partner (e.g. a pharmacy near you). You do not have to order a test to your home, take a blood sample yourself or send the sample to the laboratory yourself.
Unfortunately, our tests are not yet covered by health insurance companies. We are working on changing that soon.
You will receive your results directly in your Probatix Health Portal. There you will also see simple explanations and timelines so that you can quickly recognize trends and changes and act accordingly.
The tests at Probatix are carried out entirely in a controlled environment: from blood collection and transportation to the laboratory to evaluation and transmission. This gives you safe and reliable results.
The data at Probatix is protected according to the highest security standards. Probatix’s information security management system is also certified to ISO 27001 by TÜV Süd.
Short answer: No. If only because we are a software provider, while Theranos produced medical devices.
More detailed answer: With Probatix, we want to make it easier for people to access their own health data through our software. We act as an interface that connects users with qualified laboratories to have blood values professionally analyzed. We then make the results available digitally. Our role is that of a software provider that promotes transparency and accessibility in the healthcare sector.
In contrast, Theranos was a company that developed medical devices and misled both patients and investors with deliberately false promises. The machine manufactured by Theranos never worked and the samples were in fact secretly analyzed on real laboratory equipment. The book“Bad Blood” by John Carreyrou is highly recommended if you want to find out more.
If the test results are abnormal, we generally recommend that you consult a doctor for further clarification. This will soon also be possible directly via the Probatix platform.
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