Fingerstick at home – no collection point needed
- You receive a fingerstick kit with clear instructions
- Easily collect a few drops of blood yourself
Fingerstick at home – no collection point needed
- You receive a fingerstick kit with clear instructions
- Easily collect a few drops of blood yourself
- Return via medical mail to the lab
What are Leukocytes?
Leukocytes, or white blood cells (WBC), are cells in our blood that are essential for the immune system. They help protect the body against infections, diseases, and other foreign substances.
Why should you have Leukocytes measured/tested?
Testing leukocytes is useful for assessing the general health of the immune system and for checking for possible infections, inflammatory diseases, and certain blood disorders. It can also be part of a routine health check.
What does it indicate?
The number of leukocytes in the blood provides insight into the state of the immune system. Abnormalities may indicate the presence of infections, inflammatory processes, a reaction to medication, and, in rare cases, blood cancer.
What does a high leukocyte level mean?
A high leukocyte count, known as leukocytosis, can indicate an infection, inflammation, stress, trauma, allergies, or diseases such as leukemia.
What does a low leukocyte level mean?
A low leukocyte count, known as leukopenia, can be a sign of a suppressed immune system, possibly due to viral infections, certain medications, hereditary conditions, or more serious conditions such as bone marrow problems.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what people usually want to know.
How does the home test work from A to Z?
After ordering we ship the collection kit to your home. You prick your fingertip, collect a few drops of blood, return it in the envelope, and receive your result digitally by email.
How do I collect my blood sample?
A small prick on your fingertip lets you collect a few drops into a tube. The instructions include step-by-step photos and video, so no guessing required.
How do I return the sample?
In the included return envelope with free shipping. Just drop it in the mailbox; the lab processes your sample as soon as it arrives.
