Now you do not need to go to the lab in every case to get a health checkup done. Most of the companies are providing the facility of sample collection sitting at home. Due to this, many people give blood samples at home instead of going to the lab. But the question is whether home sample collection is better or going to the lab to get tested? What do doctors say on this? Let’s understand about this.
A big advantage of giving samples from home is that people who do not have labs near their homes can give samples at home. This saves time.
Gives you relief from travel and long lines, but it is important that the person taking the sample is well trained and the lab is also accredited, so that there is no mistake in taking the sample and taking it to the lab.
What are the benefits of lab visit?
Professor Dr. L., Director, Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi. H Ghotekar It is said that going to a lab and giving a sample is considered better than taking a home sample. Complete machinery and experts are present there, due to which there is more control over the quality and handling of the samples. If the sample is given there, it is processed in the lab itself. One does not have to face problems like taking care of the sample and maintaining its temperature from home to the lab. The technicians present in the lab immediately send the samples to the lab for processing, which increases the chances of getting correct results.
Home visit or lab, which gives better sample results??
Dr. Ghotekar says that it is better if you go to the lab and give the sample. But if the lab is not near your home or you are elderly then home sample is also fine. Where to give the sample depends on which test you want to get done. If routine and basic tests are being done then it is okay to give samples from home. But if you want to get any important test done like HIV, infection, thyroid, heart disease, then it is better to go to the lab. Also keep in mind that it is important to give the sample properly.
What things should be kept in mind?
Always get the test done from a trusted lab.
Pay attention to the hygiene of the technician taking the sample
Follow fasting or other instructions correctly
Don’t be nervous before giving the sample