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Your test
starts here.

Read the prep, then work through the five steps.

Register your kit Read the prep first
Register before you collect Test fasted, in the morning Ship it back the same day
Before you test

Get this right first,
the rest is easy.

Five things decide whether your sample is usable. None of them take long.

1

Register your kit

Use the same email you ordered with.

2

Collect Monday through Thursday

Never a Friday, never the weekend.

3

Mail it the same day

Straight into the prepaid mailer, the day you collect.

4

In the morning

Within 1 to 2 hours of waking, after an 8 to 10 hour fast. Water only.

5

Set up before you open anything

Device, tube, heat pack, swab, gauze, bandage, timer.

Best Practices
for your body.

If you are female

Your hormone levels change through the month, so timing matters.

  • Collect on days 3 to 7 of your cycle
  • Day 1 is the first day of your period
  • On the pill or no period? Any morning works

If you are male

Nothing extra to worry about.

  • Any morning of the week
  • Same 8 to 10 hour fast
  • Same Monday through Thursday window

If you are under 18

Everything is the same, with one extra rule.

  • Have a parent or guardian with you
  • They should read this page too
  • Everything else is unchanged

Get it right,
on the first try

If you need help, stop and message us before you start. We would rather send a replacement than have the lab reject your sample.

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The five steps

How to collect,
step by step.

Real clips of the actual device. One step at a time.

Warm the arm
Warm the arm
Clean the area
Clean the area
Step 1 of 5

Prepare your arm.

Warm skin brings blood to the surface. Do not skip it.

  1. Wash and dry your hands.
  2. Snap the metal disc inside the heat pack until it clicks.
  3. Hold it on the back of your upper arm for 4 minutes.
  4. Wipe the warmed area with the alcohol swab and let it air dry.

Ready when: warm, clean and completely dry.

Seat the tube
Peel the liner
Peel the liner
Step 2 of 5

Get the device ready.

Do this while your arm is still warm.

  1. Take the device out of its pouch.
  2. Twist the cap off the tube and set it aside.
  3. Press the tube into the device until it sits fully.
  4. Peel the liner off the back to expose the adhesive.

Ready when: the tube is all the way in and the adhesive is uncovered.

Place on the warm area
Place on the warm area
Remove the safety piece
Step 3 of 5

Place it on your arm.

The tube has to point down, or the sample runs the wrong way.

  1. Center it over the warmed patch on the back of your upper arm.
  2. Turn it so the tube points toward the ground.
  3. Press firmly all the way around to seal the adhesive.
  4. Remove the safety piece.

Ready when: flat, secure, tube pointing down.

Activate
Filling
Step 4 of 5

Collect your sample.

Relax your arm and let it fill. Tensing slows it down.

  1. Press the activator until you hear the click.
  2. Check the indicator turns green.
  3. Let your arm hang loose while the tube fills.
  4. Fill it right up to the top line. A little over is fine. Under is not.
  5. Massage above the device if the flow slows.

Done when: the tube is full to the top line, or 3 minutes are up.

A tube that is not full enough is the most common reason a sample gets rejected. Take the full 3 minutes and fill it properly.

Remove the tube
Cap it
Cap it
Invert 10 times
Into the mailer
Step 5 of 5

Finish and send it back.

Mix it properly and mail it the same day. Both matter.

  1. Peel the device off your arm.
  2. Pull and twist gently to release the tube.
  3. Press the cap on until it is fully seated.
  4. Turn the tube over and back 10 times to mix.
  5. Clean the site and put the bandage on.
  6. Put it in the prepaid mailer and mail it the same day.

Finished when: capped, mixed 10 times, sealed and on its way.

Monday through Thursday only. Never ship into the weekend.

FAQ

Quick answers
before you collect.

When should I collect?

In the morning, within 1 to 2 hours of waking, before food. If you are female, days 3 to 7 of your cycle.

How long do I fast?

8 to 10 hours overnight. Water only.

Can I drink water?

Yes, and you should. Being hydrated helps the sample flow.

How full does the tube need to be?

Right up to the top line. A little over is fine. Under the line is what gets samples rejected.

How long do I warm my arm?

4 minutes with the heat pack. Most people cut this short, and it is the most common reason a sample fails.

What if the blood slows down?

Stay relaxed, keep your arm hanging down, and massage above the device. Give it the full 3 minutes.

Which days can I ship?

Monday through Thursday, the same day you collect. Never into the weekend.

How long until I get results?

About 10 days after the lab receives your sample. We will email you.

Does it hurt?

A quick pinch, then nothing. It goes on the back of your arm rather than a fingertip, which most people find easier.

What if something does not look right?

Stop and message us before you keep going. Details are just below.

Need help?
We are right here.

Message us before you keep going. We would rather help you get it right than have the lab reject your sample.

Call or text support Email us
+1 (205) 291-1433
info@breakoutlab.co
Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm EST

Single use only. Do not use if the package is damaged. This test is for educational and informational purposes only. Results are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider about your results. Laboratory testing is performed by CLIA certified facilities.