Home testing
→ Please read the instructions carefully and completely in advance. Please follow every step – do not skip any steps!
→ Take the blood sample to a Deutsche Post branch on the day of collection (only from Monday to Wednesday, no letterbox posting!). Please store the sample in the refrigerator until it is sent.
→ Drink plenty of water beforehand and avoid coffee and sugary drinks to facilitate blood flow.
→ The marking is easy to read from the inside; if in doubt, the label can be scraped off a little. Please ensure that the barcode remains intact!
→ The test is only intended for people over the age of 18.
→ The test may only be carried out after consultation with the attending physician if:
→ Do not take a test if you have a blood-borne disease, such as hepatitis or HIV.
Read the instructions on the back carefully beforehand.
Prepare all materials for the test: Blue and white lancets, gauze swabs, disinfectant swabs, tubes, plaster, safety bag and mailing bag.
Fill all tubes contained in the test kit up to 0.5 ml.
Keep the box with the QR code on the inside of the lid.
Open the e-mail “Dispatch confirmation and important information about your Probatix test”, you will need this later.
Remove the lid (do not turn) and place the tube in the punched-out area (right tab) in the shipping box so that it cannot tip over during blood collection.
blood circulation stimulateHold hand under warm water for at least 1 minute, dry off, circle arm with circular movements at least 5-10 times.
Disinfect fingers with the enclosed alcohol swab and allow to dry briefly.
Tip: The middle finger is best suited.
Hold the blue and white lancet horizontally, turn the blue protective cover around its own axis and carefully (!) pull it off.
Important: Never use the lancet without or with a loose protective cap.
Place your hand on a firm surface with the palm facing upwards. Place the lancet on the center of the fingertip and firm squeeze. Wipe off the first drop of blood.
Stand up and Hold your hand diagonally downwards below heart level. Move the finger from the ball of the hand to the fingertip lightly (!) massage.
Important: Never squeeze the finger to prevent the formation of hematomas. This can falsify the blood values.
Hold your finger over the tube and fill it (you can use the wiping aid on the tube for this). Continue massaging fingers.
Important: If blood replicates too slowly, start again with the second lancet and another finger (point 3).
The collection is complete when the 0.5 ml mark has been reached on all the tubes contained. Tap the tube lightly on the table several times to allow the blood to flow out.
Then press the lid back onto the tube until you hear a a “click” sound listen. Then gently shake the tube 2-3 times.
Important: If the sample is less than 0.5 ml, it cannot be analyzed. The marking is clearly legible from the inside, in case of doubt the label can be scratched off a little. Please ensure that the barcode remains intact!
Finally, apply a plaster to the wound.
Place the sealed tube in the transparent safety bag in the rear pocket with silver tape; remove the tape and carefully seal the bag.
Important: Do not tear open the security bag!
Place the transparent bag in the gray return envelope and seal it carefully.
In the e-mail opened in advance kclick in the test profile click on “Activate test“ in the test profile so that the order can be sent to the laboratory and send the envelope with the sample immediately by post (not in the letterbox).
Important: Please send the sample only from Monday to Wednesday.
The used materials can be disposed of with household waste.
You can contact us via support@probatix.de or by telephone on 030 568 38352 (Mon-Fri 12-16 hrs).
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