At-home lab test kits: collection, shipping and results

At-home testing can mean different things

Some tests use a specimen that the patient can collect at home, such as saliva, urine or stool. Other orders may ship materials to the patient but still require a blood draw or another professional collection.

Always check the collection label on the individual Fortivelle test page. Only eligible tests are included in the at-home collection section.

Follow the kit instructions exactly

Collection timing, preparation, labeling, storage and shipping can affect whether a specimen can be processed. Use the instructions supplied by the performing laboratory or fulfillment partner, not instructions from a different kit.

• Confirm the patient name and collection date are correct.
• Use only the supplied container and materials.
• Observe any fasting, timing, temperature and shipping instructions.
• Contact the laboratory or ordering team if a specimen is spilled, delayed or collected incorrectly.

Some testing cannot be completed independently at home

Venous blood testing generally requires a qualified collector. Legal DNA testing requires witnessed collection and identity verification for chain of custody. Fortivelle may offer office or eligible mobile collection when those services are available.

Home collection does not replace medical care

Laboratory results should be considered with symptoms, history, examination and other clinical information. Contact a healthcare professional if you are ill, concerned about a condition or unsure how to interpret a report.