How it works
Go to the tools page. Select Home Health Testing. You can select the star icon on the tool and this will create a shortcut on your dashboard for ease of future use
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Use the action button ‘View Tests’ to see if the range of biomarker tests available
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Select the biomarker test you would like to order and ‘Add to cart’
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After you have checked out, your Home Health Testing order will be processed and dispatched
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Once you receive your test kit, follow the instructions to collect your sample. Send the sample back to our laboratory, in the prepaid packaging provided
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Our laboratory will now process your sample. When the results are ready, you will be notified and prompted to book a consultation with a Home Health Testing clinician. Results can take up to 5-7 working days to process, from the point we receive your sample back.
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Select a time and date for the consultation. You can also choose your preferred language
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You will now see a list of clinicians who are specially trained to provide the service that you have chosen. You can filter clinicians by gender. Once you have selected your clinician, you will be able to confirm the booking and add the appointment date to your calendar
![A smartphone screen displays a list of available clinicians, with options to filter by gender. Two clinicians are shown: Dr. Dan Cheung, Pharmacist, and Dr. A. N. Other, Clinician. The background is purple.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fhtkstep-08.png&w=3840&q=75)
You will receive an email and notification reminder, 30 minutes before the consultation starts. You will also be able to track your consultation in ‘My Consultations’ located on your dashboard
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Your clinician will explain the results of the test and what it means for you. If there is anything of concern, the clinician will send any advisories to your doctor for action, with your consent. In cases relating to certain tests, the clinician may suggest a private treatment, if appropriate and if you agree
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At the end of the consultation, your clinician will unlock your results and a copy of any referrals sent to your doctor. They will appear in ‘My Documents’ located on your dashboard
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You can now view, download or print your test results
![A smartphone displays a health test report with the ID 850058614 against a purple background. The report includes details such as patient name, laboratory test results, and biological reference intervals.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fhtkstep-12.png&w=3840&q=75)
Liver Function (LFT) – DL1
Kidney Function (Urea and Electrolytes (U/E))
Vitamin D (VITD)
Testosterone (TEST)
Lipid Profile (LIPP)
HbA1c (GHB)
Syphilis IgG IgM (SERJ)
Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea (CCG/SCG)
Ca125 (C125)
HIV (HDUO)
7 STI by profile PCR (Dl12)
Service Information
What is this service for?
Is this a safe service?
Are the at-home Health Testing kits reliable?
Is the service available in the United States and the United Kingdom?
Do I need to pay for this service?
What happens when I order a Home Health Testing kit?
How will I know how to use the test kit?
How do I return the sample to your laboratory?
How long does it take to get the test results back and what happens next?
How do I book a consultation?
What happens during the consultation?
What happens at the end of the consultation?
Are my results confidential?
Are you able to prescribe a treatment plan, if my results indicate I need treatment?
What are the limitations of the Home Health Testing service?
Are there any concerns or risks I need to be aware of?
About Telehealth
Are remote video consultations right for me?
How do I know if the remote video consultation service is safe?
Do I need to verify my identity during the remote video consultation?
Can I have a chaperone (carer, friend, family member) join a remote video consultation?
How can I be sure that you are handling and protecting my data securely?
How is my data stored?
Are my consultations confidential?
Can I select which clinician I have my consultation with?
Will my doctor be informed of any consultations I have through the app?
Do remote video consultations save money for health systems?
Are remote video consultations safer than online questionnaires?
What quality of care can I expect to receive from a remote video consultation?
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