1. Hydrate: Drink a glass of water before you do anything else. You can add a pinch of salt or a sugar-free hydration pack to improve hydration.
2. Wash your hands: Wash your hands with soap.
3. IMPORTANT- get your blood flowing: Jumping jacks or squats are both great exercises to warm your arms and get your blood flowing, which will make collection easier. Taking a warm shower just before the test also helps.

1. Prepare workspace: Make sure all care essentials (bandaids, gauze pads, alcohol pads) are accessible.
2. Ready the device:
   1. Unscrew the collection tube cap and press it into the end of the device.
   2. Slightly twist the tube into the device for a secure fit.

Note: The tube’s lip must face the back of the device. A small gap will remain after the tube is installed.

1. Identify the collection site: Locate a flat area on the outside of your arm, about 10 fingers below the top of your shoulder (see figure 1 below).
2. (optional) Remove hair from the collection site: If your shoulder has enough hair to interfere with the adhesive seal on the device, then use a razor to remove the excess hair.
3. Warm your shoulder: Activate the heat pack by bending the coin back and forth. You will hear a click, and the gel inside will slightly change color. Place the heat pack vertically on the upper arm for FOUR minutes.
   1. Note: The heat pack may be taken off if the temperature becomes uncomfortable.
4. Clean collection site: Clean your heated shoulder with the provided alcohol pad to disinfect and remove oils. Make sure the alcohol dries before proceeding to the next step.

1. Remove safety guard: Pull the safety tab out from under the trigger.
2. Remove adhesive liner: Peel the paper off the bottom of the device using the tab on the back of the device.
3. Place the device: Stick the device FIRMLY on the center of the heated portion of your arm with the tube pointing down.

Note: The adhesive’s main role is to maintain the device’s stored vacuum once activated.

1. Activate device: To activate, press the lever down while firmly pushing the device into your arm. Movement of the device during activation can break the seal and lead to failure.
2. Check indicator: The button on the device will turn green to indicate the draw has started.
3. Wait for blood flow: The flow of blood may take between 30 and 90 seconds to begin.

1. Remove device: Peel the device off (like a sticker) your arm once the blood level reaches above 400 µL (just above the top marking on the collection tube) or after 5 minutes have passed. DO NOT FILL PAST 75% or keep the device on for longer than 5 minutes!
2. Remove collection tube: Remove the tube by gently pulling and twisting it off of the device.
3. Cap collection tube: Press the cap firmly onto the tube until you hear a click.
4. Flip the collection tube 10 times: Tap the tube on a table and then vigorously flip the tube at least 10 times to mix the contents.

Tube contents should be liquid and not clumpy after flipping. Keep mixing until no clumps remain.

1. Wipe collection site: Use the provided gauze to wipe the blood from the draw site.
2. Apply a bandage: Apply a bandage to the draw site.
3. Wash hands: After use, wash your hands with warm water and soap.

REPEAT THE COLLECTION PROCESS FOR EVERY EASYDRAW DEVICE in your kit, and use a fresh collection tube every time.

1. Place sample into specimen bag: Place all collected samples into the specimen bag and seal it.
2. Fill out the collection card with your name, today’s date, and your date of birth, then place it into the side pocket of the specimen bag.
3. Pack cold pack and sample: Place the frozen ice pack and the specimen bag containing your samples into the insulated silver bag and seal it.
4. Put the silver bag into the box: Place the sealed silver bag back into the original kit box and close it.
5. Ship: Return directly to an indoor FedEx location for the most reliable delivery. Please do not use FedEx drop boxes, as these can get extremely hot or cold during the day.

If you have any issues delivering the sample, please contact support at support@siphoxhealth.com or use our chatbot for assistance before the collection day.