SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT

Step 1 - Wash & Prep Hands

  • Wash your hands in warm, soapy water. Dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel.
  • Use the alcohol wipe to clean your preferred finger for collection and let skin dry again.

Tip

  • It is easier to collect a sample when your hands are warm.
  • Try using hot water or doing jumping jacks to increase circulation

Step 2 - Prick with Lancet

  • Once fingertip is dry, twist lancet’s blue top to remove cap.
  • Align the lancet against your chosen fingertip and press firmly down to activate the lancet’s internal spring. Expect resistance before it activates. This will puncture the skin.
  • Wipe away the first drop of blood with the dry gauze pad.

Tip

  • The side of your fingertip has fewer nerves than the centre pad. It may help to brace the back of your hand against a flat surface when activating the lancet

Step 3 - Collect Sample

  • Starting at the centre of the circle, apply 6-9 drops to fill and soak through the blood spot card.
  • Fill the circle on the blood spot card completely. It is okay for the blood to extend beyond the lines.

Note

  • If the sample is collected incorrectly (i.e., not enough blood) and we are unable to process your results, we can reship a new kit.

Blood Spot Card Tips

  • Do not touch the blood spot card with your finger as this will restrict blood flow.
  • Do not add additional blood to the circle once completed or dry. “Layering” blood will invalidate the collection.
  • Make sure the circle is fully saturated before moving on to the next step. This will take more than
    • one drop of blood.

Step 4 - Check Back of Card

  • Check the back side of the blood spot card. Blood should be saturated all the way through the collection paper.

Step 5 - Dry Card & Apply Bandage

  • Now that your blood collection is finished, please apply the bandage to your fingertip.
  • Let the blood spot card air dry completely. Place it in a safe location away from moisture and direct sunlight for at least 3 hours.
  • Once the blood spot card is dry, tuck the card’s cover into its front flap to protect it.

Step 6 - Seal In Bag

  • Place the blood spot card into the biohazard bag and seal.
  • Make sure there is as little air as possible inside the bag.
  • Fold the biohazard bag down in size and place it into the prelabeled envelope.

Tip

  • DO NOT fold blood spot card.
  • DO NOT mail the blood spot card without the biohazard bag.

Step 7 - Ship in Sample

  • Seal the envelope with the biohazard bag inside.
  • Ship your sample on the same day of collection or place your sample in the fridge until ready to ship.
  • This ensures our lab receives the best quality sample.

Note

  • Send the collected blood sample to the address below to complete the process :

    "London Regenerative Institute
    Address to which the sample will be sent : Vişnezade Mahallesi Bayıldım Caddesi, Acısu Sk. Salihbey Apt. No:16 D1, 34357 Beşiktaş / İstanbul

    +44 7471 410102"

Step 8 - Your Epigenetic Journey Has Begun!

  • You’ll receive an email when our lab receives your sample.
  • Once your results are ready, you will be able to access them by signing into your secure online account.