You've signed up and your kit has arrived, now it's time to complete the next steps.

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  • Sign-up and order your kit

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Complete it:

  • Labs

  • Health History (via portal)

  • Biometrics & Vitals (via portal)

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Attend it:

  • Schedule appointment (you will be sent a link when all other steps are completed)

  • Consult with provider via video appointment

Watch a tutorial here:

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN
FASTING NOT REQUIRED

INCLUDED IN THIS KIT:

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Collection Card

lancets

Lancet (2X - in case you need a backup)

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Alcohol Pad (2X)

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Bandage (2X)

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Gauze Dressing (2X)

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Blood Sample Return Pouch

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Pre-paid Return Envelope (to mail in your sample)

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Tape Measure (save this to be used when reporting
Biometrics & Vitals)

It’s Quick & Easy to Submit Your Lab Sample (Fasting Not Required):

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1. Let’s get started:

  • Place your collection card on a clean, dry surface.
  • Write your name, date of birth, and date of collection on the card.
  • Wash your hands in warm water and dry them.
  • Then, rub your hands together to increase blood flow.
  • Open the gauze and bandage, and set aside
  • Clean the tip of your ring or middle finger with the alcohol pad and air dry for 10 seconds.
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2. The Poke:

(Nobody loves this part, but it will be over in a millisecond.)

  • Twist the lancet’s blue cap and pull to remove the protective tip.
  • Make sure the letters “BD” on the white end of the lancet are right-side up.Write your name, date of birth, and date of collection on the card.
  • Place the tip of the lancet just off-center against the pad of the finger you cleaned.
  • Hold the lancet steady and press down firmly until you hear a “click” – that’s the “poke.”
  • Release after 1-2 seconds.
  • Firmly wipe off the first small drop on the gauze dressing.
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3. Fill the Collection Card:

  • Now place 4-6 large drops in the box, or as many as it takes for the strip to the right of the box to turn red past the first vertical black line.
  • It may take a few minutes to get enough drops.
  • If needed, extend your hand down toward the floor and massage your lower arm to encourage blood flow.

    • DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FINGER TO THE CARD

    IF RED DOES NOT PASS THE FIRST LINE, THE LAB WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ANALYZE YOUR SAMPLE

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  • If you weren’t able to fill up the card with one poke, repeat the process by giving a new finger a poke with the extra lancet.
  • Once the red passes the first vertical black line, apply pressure with the gauze and apply the bandage after the bleeding stops.
  • Dispose used lancet(s) and gauze in a proper container.
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4. Dry, Seal, and Mail:

COLLECTION CARD MUST DRY FOR 60 MINUTES BEFORE SEALING

CARD MUST BE MAILED WITHIN 24 HOURS

  • Once dry, open the blood sample return pouch.
  • Place the collection card in the pouch and seal.
  • Then, rub your hands together to increase blood flow.
  • Place the sample pouch into the white bubble pack mailer with the shipping label.
  • Leave it in your mailbox or drop it off at your nearest UPS/USPS box or location within 24 hours from when you collect the sample.
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5. Next Steps – Fill Out the Two Portal Forms:

Log into the secure patient portal (www.portal.pfhcheckups.com) and fill out the two forms:

  • Health History
  • Biometrics & Vital
  • For the Biometrics & Vitals, you must self-report your height, weight, waist measurement* and pulse. Blood pressure is optional, but you are encouraged to complete it.
  • Use the enclosed tape measure and measure your waist approximately one inch above your belly button.
  • We will send you a link when it's time to schedule your Virtual CheckUp.