On this page you’ll find more information about your kit and detailed instructions how to use it to take your sample.
Before you start, make sure that:
You’re over 18 years old
You have been off hormonal contraception for at least 8 weeks
You will be able to collect your sample and send it to the lab today
You are collecting the sample in the morning and have fasted overnight for at least 8 hours
You are collecting the sample on the correct day of the month
Aim to do your test between Monday and Thursday to ensure prompt processing. Avoid Fridays and weekends, as your sample may be delayed in themail.
Get to know your kit
Make sure your kit has everything listed below before you start sampling:
Auto-draw blood device: A minimally invasive device for pain-reduced blood collection.
Blood collection tube: To safely store your sample for analysis.
Alcohol wipe: To clean & disinfect the skin before collecting your sample.
Hard shell container: For secure return of blood collection tube.
A return form: For recording the date and time the blood sample was collected.
Heat pack: To increase blood flow at the collection site.
2 Bandages: One to protect the collection site after sampling and one for back up.
Activation card: Contains your code to register your kit securely online.
The Instructions booklet: A step-by-step guide to ensure smooth sample collection.
Pre-paid return label & packaging: For hassle-free sample shipment to our partner lab.
Don’t use the kit if any of these is missing or damaged. Get in touch with our customer care team and we’ll sort it out.
Quick how-to video
Step 1. Set up & prepare
Follow these instructions carefully to make sure you get the most out of the screen. Don’t worry, the whole thing should take about 30 minutes.
STEP 1
Make sure you meet all the requirements listed above.
STEP 2
Before you take your sample, activate your test by completing the online questionnaire. This will help us contextualise your results and provide you with personalised health insights.
STEP 3
Please collect your sample on days 2-5 of your cycle (day 1 is your first day of bleeding). This is when your results can be accurately interpreted. If you're no longer menstruating, you can get tested on any day.
STEP 4
Prepare the kit by laying it out on a table or your bathroom counter.
STEP 5
Wash and dry your hands.
STEP 6
Identify the collection site – for best results remove any hair. (optional)
1.2 Prepare the Auto-draw device
STEP 1
Remove device from tray. Twist and remove cap from tube. Don’t throw away the cap - you will need it later.
STEP 2
With fill lines facing forward, press the tube into the device until snug.
1.3 Increase blood flow at collection site
STEP 1
Follow the heat pack instructions to activate. If the pack does not heat up, discard and use your hand instead.
STEP 2
Apply the heat pack to your upper arm (collection site) and move it up and down for at least 2 minutes to warm the area and increase blood flow. Alternatively, rub the area with your hand.
STEP 3
Clean the area with an alcohol pad and allow it to dry.
STEP 4
Remove the clear cover from the red button.
Step 2. Collect
STEP 1
Peel the tab away from the device and firmly stick the device to the upper arm. Hang your arm straight down at the side.
STEP 2
Press the button all the way down ONCE and release. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Watch the tube fill using a mirror as needed.
STEP 3
You may not feel the device. Allow the tube to fill for 5 minutes. Remove the device if blood reaches the top line before time is up. Do not fill the past top line!
STEP 4
Remove the device by peeling from one side. Apply supplied bandage vertically and add slight pressure.
STEP 5
Remove tube from device with a slight twist and pull down. Be careful not to spill it. Snap cap fully onto tube.
STEP 6
Gently invert the tube 5 times to mix the blood. Tap or flick tube to get blood moving. The gel in the tube will not mix with the blood.
Step 3. Ship
STEP 1
Place tube in the hard shell container and close firmly.
STEP 2
Fill out the return form with the time and date when you collected your sample.
STEP 3
Put both the container and return form in the prepaid envelope that has the lab address on it.
STEP 4
Seal the prepaid envelope and aim to post your sample in a postbox with late collection times or at a post office. To find the nearest postbox and check collection times, visit www.royalmail.com/services-near-you.
STEP 5
Follow local guidelines for discarding all materials. Dispose of cardbox box in household recycling. Everything else should go in normal household waste.
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Daye tampons are manufactured in accordance with medical device standards, including ISO13485 and GMP. The Vaginal Microbiome Screening Kit is intended for general wellness purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Test results provide information about your vaginal microbiome and should not be used to make medical decisions. Any mention of specific conditions or medical terms is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis.
