Instructions on how to collect your blood and urine samples

Blood and urine sample collection

Please read all the instructions provided in your kit, including the warnings

1. Before you start

LetsGetChecked kit box and instruction booklet.

Check when to collect your samples

Read the instructions and the warnings.

You should collect your samples on a Monday to Friday and return the samples on the same day.

Please visit our website and select your test to review the 'When to Test' section for more information on when to collect your samples.

Arrange your UPS return

Please contact UPS to arrange a pickup, or find a UPS drop off point before you collect your samples. Visit the UPS website or call 1-800-742-5877 to schedule a pickup or find a UPS drop-off point.

Activate your kit

Before collecting your samples, activate your kit online at LetsGetChecked.com/activate or through the LetsGetChecked App. Your unique activation codes are located on the biohazard bag. Make sure to use your own personal LetsGetChecked account when activating. The information and samples you provide must be your own.

Biohazard bag with a red arrow pointing to label.

Complete the details on the label

It is important to fill in the label located on the biohazard bag with the date of collection and your date of birth and sex.

This is essential for the lab to process your samples. Please do not remove any labels from the kit components as they are required for sample identification.

1. Urine sample collection

Prepare for your urine sample collection

Do not urinate for 1 hour prior to collecting your sample.

Do not cleanse the genital area before you collect your sample. If there is liquid in the urine sample tube, do not remove it. This is required for sample processing.

Urine collection cup being gently pressed at 2 opposite corners.

Open the urine collection cup

Wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Open and expand the urine collection cup by squeezing opposite corners. The cup has a plastic lining to collect urine. Please take care not to tear or puncture the lining.

Urine flowing into urine collection cup.

Half fill the urine collection cup

Pass the first part of your urine into the collection cup until it is half full. Collect only the first portion of your urine stream into the collection cup. Finish urinating into the toilet.

Pipette dropping urine into urine sample tube.

Pipette from the urine collection cup into the urine sample tube

Use the pipette to transfer urine from the urine collection cup into the urine sample tube. Slowly fill the tube between the two marked lines on the side of the tube.

Do not fill above or below the two marked lines or your sample cannot be processed. Never remove liquid from the urine sample tube as this may affect your test result.

Right hand turning the cap of the urine sample tube clockwise to close it.

Close the urine sample tube tightly

Screw the lid tightly onto the urine sample tube.

Wash your hands in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.

3. Blood Sample Collection

Prepare for your blood sample collection

Collecting the sample after a shower or running your hand under warm water is helpful as warm hands will make it easier to collect your sample. Ensure you are well hydrated when collecting the sample. Nails that are too long can make it more difficult to collect a sample. Wash your hands in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Left hand's tip of the ring finger circled.

Select the finger for sample collection

Open the blood collection tube and position it so that it will be easy to collect your sample.

Select the finger you will use. The best location is the 4th finger (ring finger). It may be easier to collect the sample from your left hand. Do not pierce or collect blood from the smallest (baby/pinky) finger, or any other body part not indicated in the instructions. Please ensure you are seated when collecting your sample.

Right hand pressing lancet on the softer side of the tip of the ring finger of the left hand.

Prepare the lancet and pierce your finger

Take a lancet from the kit box. Twist and remove the thin tab. The lancet is now ready to use. Clean your finger with the alcohol swab provided and allow your finger to dry. Position the lancet on the right or left of your chosen fingertip. Press down firmly until you hear a click.

Right hand wiping away first small blood drop with gauze.

Wipe away the first drop of blood

Wipe away the first drop of blood with the gauze provided. Ensure your hand and arm are angled downwards. Firmly massage your hand and finger to form new droplets of blood. Do not touch or squeeze the fingertip.

Left hand above the blood collection tube allowing droplets to fall in.

Collect your sample in the blood collection tube

Lightly tap the droplets of blood against the inside of the sample tube.

The sample tube must be filled to the top line marked on the side of the tube.

An under-filled blood collection tube will be rejected by the laboratory.

Note: If the blood flow stops, you will need to use another finger.

Right hand pressing blood collection tube lid downwards until a ''click'' sound is made to indicate it has been closed correctly.

Firmly seal the blood collection tube and mix the sample

Once you have finished collecting your sample, apply the adhesive bandage to your finger, replace the lid back on the blood collection tube and press down firmly until you hear a click. Turn the tube upside down ten times to mix the sample. Ensure the blood collection tube is closed before you do this. This is vital for the sample to be preserved for the laboratory.