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What advantages does your collection card offer over a traditional blood draw?
Our collection and processing methods require only finger stick samples, the possible trauma to your clients, produced by venous blood draws, is eliminated. Additionally, in most cases there is no need for the added expense of a licensed phlebotomist, or the logistical problems associated with centrifuging and transporting whole blood samples.
Is your collection method for professional use only?
Although some of our collection methods are limited strictly to professionals, our patent pending collection card was developed for professional as well as individual self-collection. In fact, nothing could be simpler for either to use.
How do your tests and collection methods differ from other on-site collection methods?
Although cholesterol and a few other tests are currently available for on-site, rapid results screening, they are usually associated with expensive equipment that must be maintained and calibrated. Refrigeration of components is also sometimes required. Our collection card requires no special treatment or handling and has a shelf-life of five years. Also, since our collection card will be analyzed by a CLIA Certified and CAP accredited laboratory, unlike on-site testing, an actual easy-to-interpret laboratory report will be printed. The reports, in turn, can be shared with their respective health care providers.
Can I also receive patient results if I am a professional drawing the blood samples?
Professional groups or individuals can also receive results if they meet HIPAA requirements. HIPAA was established by Congress to safeguard patients' medical records privacy and our clients strictly adhere to HIPAA's guidelines.
How do I know if the tests performed on your card are accurate?
Our collection and transportation methods do not rely on reinventing the science behind the tests. Since we either use dry serum already extracted from the collection card or a whole blood micro-sample, our actual laboratory processes mirror those used in any standard reference lab in the country - same test, same analyzer, same result. All of our tests have been validated and our performance data are available electronically. Please contact us if you would like copies.
How many tests do you currently have available?
Currently we have five tests that are available for either professional or patient self-collection using our collection device. If we don't currently have it, ask us. We will probably be able to develop it.
Do I have to send my sample(s) to you immediately? How long do I have before the sample cannot be processed?
Once dry, the sample is extremely stable. We can process specimens up to 28 days from the date of collection. Since we offer overnight shipping to our volume customers, this means that you can "batch" ship a day or two of screened samples to us and they will still, in all probability, get to us quicker than if you had used regular mail. (Note: Other specimen collection methods may require that the sample be shipped overnight.)
What is the shelf-life of the your collection device?
Our collection card has a shelf-life of over five years.
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