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Capillary blood test
With the mybody® capillary blood test, you can easily, safely and conveniently determine important health values from home – without a doctor's visit.
This guide will walk you through the entire process step by step – from preparation and sample collection to shipping to our certified partner laboratory.
Our laboratory partner receives all the necessary materials to precisely analyze your sample and provide you with reliable results. This way, you can keep track of your health at all times.
In 3 steps to your feel-good body
Step 1
Test at home
We'll send you the appropriate test kit for saliva, blood, or stool samples directly to your home. You simply perform the test yourself and activate it online. Then, you send the sample to our lab in the provided return envelope. It's that easy.
Step 2
Results received
We will inform you via email about the status of your sample. Once the analysis is complete in the specialized laboratory, you can access your results online. There you will find your detailed test results and receive recommendations on how to improve your well-being and achieve your goals. Click here to access your user account and your results.
Step 3
Maintain well-being
In your user account, you have access to all your analyses at any time. Additionally, the analysis reports contain personalized tips and helpful information to help you better understand your body. You can also contact our customer support free of charge at any time.
Please read these instructions carefully before you begin:
- Take your blood sample to a post office branch on the day it is taken (do not drop it in a letterbox).
- Store the sample in the refrigerator (4–8 °C, do not freeze!) until shipping .
- The test is only suitable for people aged 18 and over .
- Only perform the test after consulting your doctor if you
- are pregnant or breastfeeding,
- suffer from a blood clotting disorder or
- you are taking anticoagulant medication.
- Do not take a test if you have a blood-borne disease (e.g., hepatitis, HIV).
- Fill all tubes included in the kit to the 0.5 ml mark .
- Drink plenty of water before the blood draw and avoid coffee or sugary drinks to promote blood flow.
- Activate your test as described in the enclosed instructions – without activation the laboratory cannot evaluate the sample.
- If your test kit contains multiple tubes, repeat steps 1-1 for each tube.
Step 1: Preparation
- Read the entire instruction manual carefully.
- Prepare all materials: lancets, gauze and disinfectant swabs, sample tubes, plasters, safety bags and shipping bags.
- Open the email “Important for your test result: Please activate your test” , as you will need it after the sample has been taken.
Step 2 – Blood draw
- Pull the lid of the tube straight off (do not twist) and place it in the designated recess of the box so that it stands stably.
- Regulate blood circulation: Hold your hand under warm water for 1 minute, dry it off and move your arm in a circular motion 5-10 times.
- Disinfect the selected finger (preferably the index or middle finger) with the alcohol swab and let it dry briefly.
- Hold the blue and white lancet horizontally, twist the protective cap, pull it off and firmly place the lancet on the fingertip.
- Press firmly, remove the first drop of blood with a swab.
- Hold your hand slightly downwards and gently massage from the palm of your hand to the fingertip (do not squeeze!).
- Hold your finger over the tube and fill it to the 0.5 ml mark . If necessary, use a second lancet.
- Tap the tube lightly on the table to encourage blood to flow.
- Close the tube tightly until you hear a click.
- Turn it over slowly 4-5 times to mix the blood with the stabilizer.
- Cover the injection site with a plaster.
Step 3 – Registration & Shipping
- Place the sealed tube in the transparent safety bag and seal it carefully.
- Place the bag in the return envelope and seal it.
- Next, open the test activation email and follow the instructions to register your sample.
- Hand the envelope directly to a post office branch (do not drop it in a letterbox!).
- Once your test has been analyzed in the laboratory, you will be notified by email and can securely access your result online.
Congratulations – you've finished!
You have successfully completed your mybody® capillary blood test.
You will soon receive your individual results – with valuable insights into your nutrient supply, your hormone balance or possible intolerances.
This allows you to take targeted action and actively strengthen your health – scientifically sound, personally evaluated and 100% mybody®.
If you have any questions, our support team is always available to help:
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What is a capillary blood test and how does it work?
A capillary blood test is a modern method for easily testing your blood levels at home . Using a small lancet, a drop of blood is taken from your fingertip and applied to a special test card. This sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The major advantage: you don't need a doctor's appointment; you can conveniently determine your levels yourself – for example, for vitamins, hormones, or nutrients. The mybody® capillary blood test instructions show you step-by-step how to correctly take and send the sample and retrieve your results digitally.
How can I have my blood levels tested at home?
If you'd like to have your blood levels tested , it's easy these days with modern self-tests. Using a capillary blood test, you take a small blood sample yourself, which is then professionally analyzed in a laboratory. You'll receive the results in just a few days – reliably, precisely, and digitally. The analysis can cover important health markers such as vitamin D, iron, thyroid levels, and inflammation markers . This allows you to monitor your health status yourself, without long waiting times at the doctor's office. At mybody-x.com, you'll find various tests to specifically check your blood levels.
What exactly does a blood analysis show?
A blood test provides insights into your health – from nutrient deficiencies and hormone levels to inflammation. Laboratory analysis allows for the early detection of abnormalities, enabling you to take timely action. Analyses of vitamins, minerals, and liver or kidney function are particularly popular. With a blood test from mybody®, you receive scientifically sound evaluations and specific recommendations on how to improve your results – ideal for anyone who wants to actively manage their health.
Instructions for the capillary blood test – it's that easy!
With the instructions for the mybody® capillary blood test, you can collect blood safely and hygienically at home. The test kit contains everything you need: lancet, sample card, disinfectant wipe, and return envelope. Step 1: Clean your hands thoroughly. Step 2: Gently prick your fingertip and drop the blood onto the card. Step 3: Let the sample dry and send it to the lab. You will receive your results digitally within a few days – including an easy-to-understand analysis. This method is ideal for anyone who wants to have their blood levels tested without lengthy doctor's appointments. It is suitable, for example, for tests of vitamin D, iron, hormones, or inflammation markers . The precise lab results help you better understand your body and address any health deficiencies.
Get your blood levels tested – conveniently from home
Getting your blood tested has never been easier. With a capillary blood test from mybody® , you can check important health parameters without a doctor's visit. The test kit is sent to your home; you take a small sample and send it to the lab. There, state-of-the-art analysis methods are used to determine your values precisely. This allows you to identify deficiencies or imbalances early on – for example, in vitamin D, zinc, iron, cortisol, or thyroid levels . You receive the results in a digital health report with personalized recommendations. This simple and precise method saves time and money and gives you back control over your health.
Blood analysis – your at-home health check
A blood analysis provides valuable insights into your metabolism, organ health, and energy levels. Regular analyses help to detect deficiencies or imbalances early – before symptoms appear. mybody® blood tests cover a broad spectrum: from nutrient deficiencies and hormonal fluctuations to vital parameters. What makes them special: all tests are evaluated in certified laboratories and deliver clear, easy-to-understand results. This allows you to take targeted action – such as adjusting your diet or optimizing your lifestyle. Regular blood analysis is therefore an important component of modern prevention and health care – simple, safe, and scientifically validated.
Why a capillary blood test is so useful
A capillary blood test is a practical and reliable way to take control of your health . Instead of waiting for symptoms to appear, you can actively check whether your body is optimally supplied. The analysis is particularly useful for common complaints such as fatigue, skin problems, or decreased performance . The laboratory test reveals whether you are deficient in vitamins such as vitamin D, B12, iron, or zinc – and provides corresponding nutritional recommendations. With a mybody® at-home blood test , you receive results that meet medical standards – discreetly, precisely, and quickly. This makes preventative healthcare easy to integrate into your daily routine.