Pricking guide - what you can expect
✔️ You’re on day 6 of your cycle
✔️ You’ve downloaded the lab app
✔️ You have registered your test and can see the video instructions in-app
1. Increase your blood circulation by putting your hand in warm water or by doing jumping jacks.
2. Clean the top part of your ring finger with an alcohol wipe that’s provided. Open the collection tube.
3. Put the needle against your finger and press firmly. Massage the finger and begin collecting blood until your reach the line on the tube (about 6 big droplets needed).
4. Close the tube and pack the test kit to send with PostNL.
You have questions.
We have answers.
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Our laboratory prescribes that the finger prick is performed on day 6 after the first day of your menstrual cycle (so if Monday is your 1st menstrual day (day 1), then perform the finger prick on Saturday (day 6)).
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You'll receive your results within 5 days of receiving the sample at the lab.
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If you have a normal amount of eggs for your age
If you are at risk of going into menopause early
If you are at risk of PCOS
If your thyroid is working well
If there are issues with your ovulation
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Yes, they are extremely accurate. We have partnered with a top lab provider that uses state-of-the-art machines to analyse your sample in an ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified laboratory.
Upon arrival, your sample is checked for temperature, volume and transit time and all results are reviewed by our clinical chemist.
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This package is only suitable for women who do not use hormonal contraception (such as the contraceptive pill, an implant, an IUD, etc.).
If you are using hormonal contraception and stop doing so to perform this test, we advise you to do this test after the first full cycle without hormonal contraception.
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At the moment we have not partnered with any insurance partners but feel free to check with your provider as the reimbursement may vary on your contract you have with your insurance company.
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For each hormone tested you will receive a clear explanation of the purpose of the specific hormone, your result, whether it’s inside the normal range and what it could potentially mean for you.
The report will show you any hormonal imbalances, potential risks and any potential reproductive and thyroid conditions that you should look into.
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Normally it's a lot more difficult to get fertility testing. You usually have to have been trying to conceive for over a year without success before testing is recommended.
However, a home fertility hormone test offers the flexibility to check your hormone levels whenever you like, even if you’re not actively trying to get pregnant to take proactive steps.
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Absolutely. After the test is done you will receive a downloadable PDF lab report which you can take to your GP or OBGYN to discuss next steps.
Fertility and Hormone Test
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