Your kit comes complete with everything necessary for conducting your test and sending in your sample. Once you've used it, the kit packaging can be recycled.

a) Tubes. You may get a purple tube, a yellow tube, or both.

Each tube is designed for specific tests. Check the expiration date on the tube;
typically, it's valid for three months from when you receive it. 

b) 1 x Biohazard bag. This is a protective plastic bag, ensuring your sample is safe during postage back to the
lab.

c) 1 x Absorbent pad. Please place your absorbent pad inside your biohazard bag.

d) 3 x Lancets. Three single-use lancets are included in the kit. These lancets are designed to create a small cut for safe and easy collection of capillary blood from fingertips. 

e) 2 x Plasters. The kit contains plasters that are meant for medical use. Use them on your fingertip if it continues to bleed after filling your tubes.

f) 2 x Alcohol wipes. An alcohol wipe is provided for pre-pricking cleaning.

g) 1 x Cleansing wipe. A cleansing wipe is available for post-pricking care.

h) 1 x Instructions. Created by our Thyme team, the guidelines offer a simple sequence for preparation, sample collection, and postage. You can also view our instruction video on the ‘How it works’ page of the website.

i) 1 x Test Request Form. This form guides the lab on the tests needed for your sample. It's essential for the processing of your sample. Please make sure you fill this out with the same
details you used to activate your kit online.

j) Label sheet. Every tube
needs to be labelled with your name and date of birth to ensure its processed by the lab. Pinch the label together around the tube so all information is visible.

k) 1 x Return Mailing Box. Your kit will include a return biological substance envelope. Please attach your pre-paid Tracked24 shipping label before you post back your sample. Royal Mail handles collection and delivery to our lab, and you can easily send it by dropping it in a post box without the need to visit the Post Office.

l) 1 x Security Seal. To be
placed on the return mailer box where indicated before placing in the returnable envelope.

The lancets in the kit are crafted to make the tiniest and least painful prick imaginable.
It may feel like a brief, sharp pinch, akin to being pricked by a rose bush, but many users don't feel it at all, and it's generally considered less painful than expected.

It’s important to supply a full sample. For a yellow-topped tube, fill it at least to the
upper line to ensure all results are successfully processed. For a purple-topped tube, fill to the upper line too, then close and invert it as quickly as possible.

a) What if I've only filled one of the 2 tubes I've received?

Should you have two tubes in your kit, both need to be filled and mailed together. If you're struggling, dispose of the old tubes and contact us at info@thymetesting.com

We'll provide a free replacement kit with additional instructions for your next
attempt.

It’s not necessary, but for the clearest health readings, refrain from eating for 8 hours prior to taking your blood sample. Ideally, do this early in the morning
before breakfast, and a shower can help blood flow. Stay hydrated for optimal results. Drinking black coffee or tea is perfectly acceptable.

• Warm your hand up in some warm water for a few minutes.
• Engage in some light exercise to get your blood flowing. Even swinging your arm around can help.
• Hydrate! Drink lots of water before taking your test.

It’s important to get your samples back to us as quickly as possible, therefore It's advised to collect your sample early on Monday to Thursday and send back the
same day. If tested later in the day, mail before the day's final post-box collection.

You need to allocate roughly 30 minutes to complete your test from laying out all the contents to registering and packaging up your kit ready to post back.

Watch our instruction video here; How to take your Thyme Test Kit
blood sample