How do I prepare for a Styku Health at-home blood test?

Overview

Proper preparation before collecting your blood sample is essential for accurate results. All Styku Health at-home blood tests require fasting prior to sample collection.

Requirements

• Fast for at least 8 hours before collecting your sample. This means no food or caloric beverages during this period.
• Best time to test: First thing in the morning, before eating breakfast. This makes it easy to meet the fasting requirement overnight.

Steps

1. Stop eating and consuming caloric beverages at least 8 hours before your planned collection time.
2. Wake up in the morning and collect your sample before eating breakfast.
3. Follow the detailed collection instructions provided inside your kit or within the Styku Health mobile app.
4. Mail your completed sample back to the lab using the pre-paid return package included in the kit.

Notes

• Water is generally acceptable during a fast, but review any specific instructions included in your kit.
• Failing to fast may affect the accuracy of certain markers, particularly Fasting Glucose, Triglycerides, and HbA1c.

If this resolves your issue, no further action is needed.

If the problem persists, contact support at labs@styku.com and include your kit registration number.

Applies to: All Styku Health at-home blood test kits