What's a venous draw?
A venous draw is when a health professional takes a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a needle. This is the method your GP or a health professional at a hospital or clinic would use.
We offer venous draws through our third-party provider Heim, who'll come to your home or a location that suits you.
Should I choose a venous kit or a self testing kit?
It's down to personal preference - sample collection at home using an autodraw or finger-prick test is the more convenient option for most people. But some people prefer having someone else collect their blood sample via venous draw.
Some conditions, like arthritis or restricted mobility, can make it trickier to collect an autodraw or finger-prick sample. So a venous test might be a better option in this case.
A venous kit can only be used by health professionals. It contains everything you need for a trained professional to take your blood.
Finger-prick and autodraw kits can’t be used by a health professional to take your sample in a clinical setting. You'll need to make sure that you have a venous kit if you choose to have a professional collect your sample.
How can I arrange a venous draw for my test?
Almost all of our tests can be done by venous draw. If you'd like to arrange a venous appointment, contact our team at hello@thriva.co and we'll help set this up for you.
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