Instructions | Probatix Health

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Probatix provides sample collection and submission material for a laboratory test to determine certain biomarkers in human capillary blood. The sample is analyzed in specialized and accredited diagnostic laboratories.

→ Please read the instructions carefully and completely in advance. Please follow every step – do not skip a step!

→ Take the blood sample to a Deutsche Post branch on the day of collection (only from Monday to Wednesday, no letterbox posting!).

→ Drink plenty of water beforehand and avoid coffee and sugary drinks to facilitate blood flow.

→ Unfortunately, blood samples with a volume of less than 0.5 ml per tube cannot be analyzed.

→ 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 may only be carried out for adults over the age of 18.

→ The test may only be carried out after consultation with the attending physician if:

you are pregnant or breastfeeding
suffer from a congenital or acquired blood clotting disorder
take anticoagulant medication

→ Use the sample collection material and the sterile lancets only once and only for the intended use.

→ Do not take a test if you have a blood-borne disease, such as hepatitis or HIV.

STEP 1

Read the instructions on the back carefully.

Prepare all materials for the test: Blue and white lancets, gauze swabs, disinfectant swabs, tubes, plaster, safety bag and envelope.

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.

STEP 2

Remove the lid (do not turn) and place the tubes in the cut-outs provided (right tab).

Start blood circulation: Hand min. Hold under warm water for 1 minute, dry off, massage arm with circular movements for a few minutes. Circle 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. The lancet can only be used once!

Place your hand on a firm surface with the palm facing upwards. Place the lancet on the center of the fingertip and firm to press. Dwipe off the first drops 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 (!) stroke.

Important: Never squeeze the finger to avoid the formation of hematomas. Otherwise the values may be falsified.

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).

Withdrawal 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 “click” sound. Then gently shake the tube 2-3 times.

Press the lid back onto the tube until you hear a “click” sound. 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 easy to read from the inside; if in doubt, the label can be scraped off a little. Please ensure that the barcode remains intact!

Finally, apply a plaster to the wound.

STEP 3

Place the sealed tube in the transparent bag (safety bag) in the bag with silver tape; then remove the tape and carefully close the bag.

Important: Do not tear open the safety bag! Always leave the front pocket empty. If the safety bag is missing, the sample is rejected by the laboratory.

Place the transparent safety bag in the gray return envelope and seal it carefully.

Scan the QR code on the inside of the lid. In the test profile, click on “Mark test as sent“ in the test profile so that the order can be sent to the laboratory and send the envelope and sample immediately by post (no 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).