Blood Tests

Discover our range of blood tests for home use, ideal for precise and fast diagnoses. Our self-tests allow you to carry out tests easily in your own home and provide reliable results. Whether for clinical applications or private use - the test strips are easy to use and offer precise evaluations. Our products are suitable for various areas of application and guarantee high quality. Take advantage of our individual offers and order conveniently online now. Trust Meddax24 for reliable blood tests and excellent service.

What are at-home blood tests?

Blood test kits have gained increasing importance in recent years. These test kits enable patients to take their own blood at home without requiring any medical expertise. Self-tests can be a useful supplement to blood draws performed in your practice.

Your patients can purchase the kit in your practice or conveniently from our online shop. Explain the procedure and handling to your patients. Then, they can get started. The blood test for Lyme disease and other conditions typically does not include a needle but only lancets. This is particularly advantageous for patients with a fear of needles.

What do self-tests reveal about a patient's health?

The body can exhibit deficiencies for various reasons. Allergies are also not uncommon. If patients feel that something is wrong with their body, it doesn't always have to mean a visit to your office. The self-test can already reveal numerous deficiencies, allergies, or other conditions. With these results, your patients can come to your consultation to discuss the next steps.

How are self-tests performed?

To ensure the test is conducted properly, your patients should follow the manufacturer's instructions. In general, many tests are similar in their application, though there may be variations depending on the manufacturer. The blood sample is first taken from the fingertip of the patient using the supplied lancet. The patient should disinfect the puncture site. Once the skin is pricked, the majority of the process is complete. The blood drops are collected with the provided tubes. In the final step, the patient packages the tube and sends it to the partner laboratory.

The self-test is mailed to the specified laboratory. The laboratory determines the desired values using scientific analysis. Expect the test results to be available within approximately five to ten days. In most cases, the values can be accessed online with just a few clicks. The login details and procedure are included in the test kit.

Please inform your patients that they will be contacted after the results have been submitted. These results do not represent therapy recommendations but only reflect the current state during the test.

When are self-tests useful?

Test kits for home use are designed to give your patients an overview of their health status. The self-test can never replace a visit and consultation with you as their doctor. If your patients already have a known underlying condition, blood samples for monitoring should always be taken by you. The at-home self-test is especially useful for keeping track of specific parameters.

If your patients suspect intolerances or allergies, self-tests can be a good solution. The cost of blood tests for antibody determination can vary. The manufacturer and scope of the test determine the price of the products.

Self-tests can be used to assess hormone levels. Are your patients athletes? Do they have a desire to have children? Then self-tests are a good option for staying informed. They can also help monitor metabolism and fat burning, especially during a change in diet.

How long does it take to analyze a blood test?

Expect the test results to be available after approximately five to ten days. Typically, patients are given login details to access the data from a secure server. Alternatively, the results can also be sent to the patient or their treating doctor.

Important considerations for self-tests

At-home test kits are a good and time-saving solution when it comes to monitoring hormones. Allergies and intolerances can also be tested by your patients. Self-tests can also be a good alternative for detecting deficiencies. However, self-tests do not replace a visit to the doctor and only serve as indicators of the status of certain blood values.

Advantages of at-home self-tests

With the do-it-yourself test kit, your practice can already save valuable time in treatment. Waiting times for patients are avoided. Certain values can be easily collected at home at the desired time and submitted to the doctor for evaluation.

Disadvantages of at-home blood tests

Blood values are not a substitute for your medical diagnosis. A proper diagnosis can only be made by an appropriate doctor in a practice.

What should patients consider when doing blood tests?

To obtain reliable results, it’s important to consider key aspects. Just as with blood draws in your practice, patients should not have alcohol in their system. Since blood samples are only stable for a limited time, it’s best to schedule the blood draw on a weekday. This ensures that the sample is sent out on the same day it is taken. Patients should aim to minimize the time between sample collection and shipping. The sample should not be exposed to temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius or direct sunlight.