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Watch the instructional video below to prepare for your test session:


Audio is available in English and French. Subtitles are available in English and French. Select by clicking the "CC" button on the bottom right of the player.

Introduction

Hello and welcome.

This video will guide you through the proper technique for your dried blood spot self-collection.

Please ensure you watch this video in full and read the provided instructions in your collection kit before proceeding with your collection.

What you will need

To begin, login or register on the Switch Health Patient portal.

Find a clean area to proceed with your collection.

You should set aside 10 to 15 minutes to perform your collection.

Prepare your space by removing all contents of your kit, each dried blood spot kit contains a Switch Health Instruction Manual, a Switch Health Quick Start Guide, a Switch Health specimen label, 2 lancets, a dry blood spot card, 2 alcohol prep pads, 2 bandages, a gauze pad, a sealable bag, a desiccant pack and a Purolator return ship bag.

Introduction

Hello and welcome.

This video will guide you through the proper technique for your dried blood spot self-collection.

Please ensure you watch this video in full and read the provided instructions in your collection kit before proceeding with your collection.

What you will need

To begin, login or register on the Switch Health Patient portal.

Find a clean area to proceed with your collection.

You should set aside 10 to 15 minutes to perform your collection.

Prepare your space by removing all contents of your kit, each dried blood spot kit contains a Switch Health Instruction Manual, a Switch Health Quick Start Guide, a Switch Health specimen label, 2 lancets, a dry blood spot card, 2 alcohol prep pads, 2 bandages, a gauze pad, a sealable bag, a desiccant pack and a Purolator return ship bag.

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