Once I laid out all the materials and read the instructions, I started preparing my finger sample. (Nurse’s note: It is extremely important to make sure your hands and work surface are clean.) After sanitizing my finger with the alcohol swab provided, I got into the prick. I will say, this part was a little uncomfortable.
After pricking your finger, you are instructed to smooth the drops of blood into a very small vial taking care not to touch and turn the vial. This was the hardest part of the whole process. It took about 10 drops of blood to fill the container to its distinct lines, and I had to use multiple fingers.
Once I placed the sample vial in the bag, I closed it, placed it inside the box it arrived in, and then placed the sample inside the self-guided envelope. The whole process took about 10 minutes to complete.
As the brand requires, I dropped the sample off at the UPS store on the same day the sample was taken. Once I scanned it into the UPS system, I got a notification on my phone saying it was on its way. I mailed it in on Monday morning and was notified in the app that the lab had received it on Wednesday. The notification that my results were ready to be shown arrived on Saturday afternoon, five days after I gave up on the group.
My results showed that I was low on vitamin D, which is no surprise to me Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common. The test includes publicity showing the results and why this vitamin is important. This is the point at which you can choose to schedule a virtual consultation with a healthcare provider to review your results (for an additional $39). I refused further explanations but I read How do I get to the ideal vitamin D status.
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