I've done STD kits and it took a couple of tries to get it right and collect enough blood. I found firm pressure on the finger while keeping it horizontal helps. And don't delay once you've pricked yourself as the blood will start to coagulate.
NHS have a YouTube video for the covid test-
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I used a home one when they first came out (May or June) and got a negative result. The NHS did an antibody test on me with venous blood in early August, which was positive. The only time I've had Covid symptoms was end of March/start of April (S also had symptoms at the same time). I believe the home finger prick test was inaccurate. That said, I'm also participating in the UK Biobank research into Covid and they're asking for finger prick blood samples monthly. Make sure your hand is warm, make sure you're well hydrated too, that's my advice for most efficient bleeding. |
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"Anyone else had a home antibody test?
I don’t bleed enough! I had to use all 3 lancets and both hands.
Even when I got a bleed on it stopped pdq.
Anyone know how accurate (or otherwise) they are?"
Use your little finger it works better |
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Give your little finger a little squeeze between your thumb and forefinger as you prick it... 