How to collect a sample

Set aside about 30 minutes for the collection of your sample. Put the 7DROPS kit on a clean surface in front of you. Stick the sample tube upright into the prepared slot. Select a finger for the collection of your sample, for example the index or middle finger of your non-dominant hand.

Warm your hands under warm water for 2-3 minutes to stimulate blood flow, then dry them thoroughly.

Sanitize the fingertip of your previously selected finger with an alcohol pad from your 7DROPS kit.

Take one of the lancets in your 7DROPS kit and remove the blue cap by twisting the tip. Place the tip of the lancet against your cleaned fingertip. Press your fingertip against the device until it’s activated. Don’t worry, you won’t see a needle.

Wipe away the first drop of blood with another alcohol wipe from your kit. Gently massage your finger and drip blood into the sample tube until the indicated amount is reached. This might take several minutes. Please note that the required amount to process your sample is 500 µl, which is indicated on the sample tube by the top line with “500” written just below.

After successfully collecting your sample, apply an adhesive bandage to your finger. Close the sample tube by pushing the cap back onto it until it clicks. Let it rest upright for 15 minutes.

Place the closed sample tube into the transport tube from the kit. Close the transport tube and put it into the prepaid return envelope and promptly send it back to our lab for testing.