Fettle how to take a blood sample

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Watch how to take a Fettle finger prick blood sample at home. • FAQS • How long does this test take? • It is best to do this when you have 5-10 minutes spare. Watching this video will help you take your sample more quickly whilst being warm and keeping your arm straight will really help blood flow to your finger. • Does it hurt? • Some people say it doesn't hurt at all, others say their finger is still a little sore a couple of days later. The lancet will make a cut into your finger. Some people find the centre of their fingertips are sensitive and so they prick the side of their finger. • When should I take this test? • It takes time before STIs can be detected in a test. You should wait 7 weeks after you think you could have been exposed to HIV and 12 weeks for syphilis, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. You can do this test at any time of day. • What will this test for? • Depending on what kit you order, we can test your blood samples for syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. • Check your lab card to see which tests will be carried out on your samples. • Do I need to write my name on the samples? • No, we have already labelled your samples with a unique code, this is to ensure your experience is as easy and discreet as possible. • Find more information about STIs, testing and treatment on our website https://fettle.health/sti • [Video Description: A white femme person with dark red hair stands calmly in front of a light coloured background, we can just see their head and shoulders, they say... • I’m going to show you how to take a small blood sample and share some top tips that will make it even easier. • The screen turns yellow and reads warm up in white writing. The person says... • It’s best to do the test when your body is warm as this helps blood flow. • To warm up just before you do the test try taking a hot bath or shower, hold a warm drink for a few minutes, do some physical exercise, or run your favoured hand under warm water for a few minutes. • When the person says hot drink , they hold up a mug in two hands. • The camera switches to show a white surface, with a blood tube, a lancet, two alcohol wipes and two plasters laid out. • The person says... • Find a clean flat surface, and lay the test kit out. • The person picks up the blood sample tube and says... • Keep standing up, with your hand below your waist. • The video cuts to different shots of the following instructions. The person says... • Take out the sample tube and remove the yellow cap. • Stand the tube in the closed packaging. • Twist and pull the blue tip off of the lancet. • Wash and dry your hands and clean your chosen finger with an alcohol wipe. • The person points to their 2nd and 3rd finger and says... • You're going to take blood from one of these two fingers • The video continues to show each of the instructions while the voice says... • Press the top of your finger with your thumb, so that the tip of your finger turns pink. • With your thumb still in place, press the lancet firmly against the middle of the tip of your finger and push hard. • You will feel a tiny prick. • Wipe away the first drop of blood with a clean tissue. • Gently massage your finger from the knuckle to the tip and allow the drops of blood to fall into the tube. • The video cuts to a view of the full blood tube and the person says… • It's important that you fill the tube to the 600 line. This usually takes about 16 drops. • If you struggle to get enough blood, you can use another lancet to repeat with another finger. • The video follows the instructions again as the person says… • Push the yellow cap firmly back onto the tube. • Gently turn the tube upside down five times. • Place it back into its protective packaging. • The video shows the blood sample tube in it’s protective casing, showcasing the labels that are attached and the person says… • Your samples are already labelled with a unique code so you don't need to write anything on them. • The video shows the person putting the samples in the return envelope and the person says... • • Put your samples back into the prepaid UN3373 return envelope, along with the white lab card. • The screen turns yellow and helpful tips show up in white writing. They read: • Helpful tips: • Relax • Warm up (have a hot shower or bath just before) • Stay standing and keep your arm straight, with your hand below your waist. • push the lancet firmly against your finger. • Aim for the middle of your finger not too close to your fingernail. • If you're nervous, ask someone to help you. • The next screen reads: • If you would like help or advice, text us or email: • 07400 370 855 | [email protected] • Finally the screen changes to the Fettle logo.]

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