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By *ew adventures99 OP   Man
8 weeks ago

city

So ordered a home testing kit from sh.ie and struggled to fill the blood sample vile, anyone else have this issue (my issue is ive deep veins and in general i dont bleed heavy when cut)

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By (user no longer on site)
8 weeks ago

Try it after a hot shower

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By *Js-EmmaCouple
8 weeks ago

dublins fair city

Run finger under hot water before pricking end off finger. Blood should flow.

It’s horrible but necessary.

The tests are phenomenal.

Happy to give web address and what the box looks like when it arrives. Very discreet and easy to use.

X

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By *ew adventures99 OP   Man
8 weeks ago

city


"Run finger under hot water before pricking end off finger. Blood should flow.

It’s horrible but necessary.

The tests are phenomenal.

Happy to give web address and what the box looks like when it arrives. Very discreet and easy to use.

Ive got the kit, but coukdnt get the 600ml of blood, last time i had bloods taken, the doctor had to use an ultra sound to find a vein. But i wwas never a heavy bleeder

X

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By *s SingletWoman
8 weeks ago

Kilkenny

I've had the same issue I didn't give enough blood but I thought I had , I got a messege to say I needed to redo it and the second time it was fine , definitely warm hands and stand over the vile

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
8 weeks ago

Newry


"Run finger under hot water before pricking end off finger. Blood should flow.

It’s horrible but necessary.

The tests are phenomenal.

Happy to give web address and what the box looks like when it arrives. Very discreet and easy to use.

Ive got the kit, but coukdnt get the 600ml of blood, last time i had bloods taken, the doctor had to use an ultra sound to find a vein. But i wwas never a heavy bleeder

X

"

600mls?! That's nearly a pint!

You also don't prick a vein, just a capillary. Everyone's capillaries run close to the skin surface.

As already said, make sure your hands are warm, that you are warm, relaxed and hydrated. Work with gravity too. Perhaps put the vial on the floor, stand up with your arm extended downwards and gently massage your finger to get the blood moving. It might be useful to keep a small amount of warm water and a cotton ball handy to gently wipe your finger if the pin prick site starts to clot before you've got the required amount

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By *enerationfornicationMan
8 weeks ago

In a place not far from...

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By *enerationfornicationMan
8 weeks ago

In a place not far from...

If you have ever given blood or gone for a blood test, your told to be hydrated.

The same principles apply.

Drink plenty of water the day before and up to when your going to do thd finger prick.

Take a warm shower or simply wash your hands in warm water so the skin softens.

When the tips of your fingers are a tender, use the finger prick to draw from a capillary vessel

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By *ust_us999Couple
8 weeks ago

Somewhere


"So ordered a home testing kit from sh.ie and struggled to fill the blood sample vile, anyone else have this issue (my issue is ive deep veins and in general i dont bleed heavy when cut)"

Yes have the same, just try other fingers. Eventually you'll fill the vial

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By *izard jigglesCouple
8 weeks ago

kildare Carlow


"So ordered a home testing kit from sh.ie and struggled to fill the blood sample vile, anyone else have this issue (my issue is ive deep veins and in general i dont bleed heavy when cut)"

If you prick the tip of your finger and squeeze the blood out while holding your finger against the vile you will be surprised how much gets “drawn” out. The blood one is the slowest so take your time. They are a great kit.

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By *insBadMan
8 weeks ago

& around


"Run finger under hot water before pricking end off finger. Blood should flow.

It’s horrible but necessary.

The tests are phenomenal.

Happy to give web address and what the box looks like when it arrives. Very discreet and easy to use.

X

"

I'm mailing mine off tomorrow. 3rd time using them. Only allow you to order a test kit every 6 months

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By *ittyMissKittyWoman
8 weeks ago

Dublin


"Run finger under hot water before pricking end off finger. Blood should flow.

It’s horrible but necessary.

The tests are phenomenal.

Happy to give web address and what the box looks like when it arrives. Very discreet and easy to use.

X

I'm mailing mine off tomorrow. 3rd time using them. Only allow you to order a test kit every 6 months "

Really? I've definitely ordered them more frequently.

Last was less than 3 months ago and I've just ordered another

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By *Js-EmmaCouple
8 weeks ago

dublins fair city

It’s every 3 months. I set a reminder. Looks like the kit has changed to throat swabs now which is the business x

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By *affa31Woman
8 weeks ago

Galway


"It’s every 3 months. I set a reminder. Looks like the kit has changed to throat swabs now which is the business x"

What are you putting in to be offered a throat swab? No matter what answers I give they don’t want to test my throat 🤣

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By *andsumDadMan
8 weeks ago

D9, Tallaght, West Wicklow

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By *andsumDadMan
8 weeks ago

D9, Tallaght, West Wicklow

I might be repeating what everyone else said here but I had issues with both drawing blood and getting it into the little container. I found the best method was - drink a large glass or two of water when you get up. Shower, and as soon as you get out, prick your finger on the side of the index finger on your dominant hand, and let it slowly drop into the container over the sink, making sure the hand is fully down so blood will flow. It takes a few minutes but is well worth it. And when you’ve done that, you should be ready for a pee into the other container!

SH-24 is an excellent service and really fast and reliable. It keeps us all safe, and means we can have more fun! What’s not to love.!

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By *parky_sparkMan
8 weeks ago

South Dublin

It's every 3 months you can order.

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By *otownkid1967Man
8 weeks ago

Portlaoise


"I might be repeating what everyone else said here but I had issues with both drawing blood and getting it into the little container. I found the best method was - drink a large glass or two of water when you get up. Shower, and as soon as you get out, prick your finger on the side of the index finger on your dominant hand, and let it slowly drop into the container over the sink, making sure the hand is fully down so blood will flow. It takes a few minutes but is well worth it. And when you’ve done that, you should be ready for a pee into the other container!

SH-24 is an excellent service and really fast and reliable. It keeps us all safe, and means we can have more fun! What’s not to love.!"

This 100%

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By *D24Couple
8 weeks ago

Dublin


" I'm mailing mine off tomorrow. 3rd time using them. Only allow you to order a test kit every 6 months "

We order every 3 months, set a reminder in the calendar. We've also started alternating our testing, so one of us is testing every 6 week's now, but still every 3 months

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By *Js-EmmaCouple
8 weeks ago

dublins fair city


"It’s every 3 months. I set a reminder. Looks like the kit has changed to throat swabs now which is the business x

What are you putting in to be offered a throat swab? No matter what answers I give they don’t want to test my throat 🤣"

I tick everything 🤣 but seriously when I got to the order test kit on Friday it came up with swabs.

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By *ildarekinkstersCouple
8 weeks ago

kinkytown

Just a shame they just do the basics. Would love if they did mgen and trich as well. Save the monthly trips to dublin

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By *URE-WHY-NOTWoman
8 weeks ago

suburbs

Also pls get tested by your doctor or a clinic ones a year. The sh24 is an amazing service. But still needs to be done by humans now and then.

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