Venipuncture vs. Home Testing Kits

Question	Venipuncture	Home Testing Kit
How is it performed?	•Venipuncture testing is performed by a certified phlebotomist who draws blood from the vein using a sterile needle.	• Home Testing Kits are performed by the patient pricking their own finger with a small, sterile needle.
How accurate is it?	• Venipuncture testing is the most accurate screening method available for diagnostic testing. Most trusted and reliable source for health care professionals. Follows standards of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)	• Home Testing Kits are as accurate as venipuncture testing. However, accuracy depends on how precisely the directions are followed. Also, accuracy varies from brand to brand. Most convenient for the patient. Chance of contamination at home is higher.
What does it include?	• 4000+ tests available through Quest Includes hormone, allergy, wellness, thyroid and more. Various methodologies like Immunoassay (IA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)	• Limited selection of tests. Most common are lipid panel and glucose test.
What is the turnaround time for results?	• You can order a venipuncture test and visit the lab the same day, and then wait 2-3 days for your lab results. Some tests can take up to 7-10 business days.	• A home testing kit would need 2-3 business days to be mailed out, then 2-3 business days to be mailed back, and then 2-3 days for testing.
What risks do I face?	• Hematoma (collection of blood outside of blood vessels) Slight bleeding Light headed Fainting	• Finger has tenderness and/or soreness Finger Hematoma Temporary scarring

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