At-Home Food Allergy & Sensitivity Test
You’re almost ready to get your personalized treatment! The quicker you can get your test, the sooner our clinicians can reach out to you. Here are some instructions to help you with the process.
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Please pay attention to the following information before using the kit.
Follow the instructions in the package.
You don't need to register the kit.
Hydration matters: Drink a little more water than usual the day before testing, and have 2 glasses of water about 30 minutes before the test.
Please don't drink coffee on the day you plan to use the kit, and please avoid alcohol the day before.
Follow heat pack instructions to activate. If the pack does not heat up, discard and rub your hand on the shoulder for 2 minutes to warm & increase blood flow.
Sample MUST be collected Monday through Thursday before noon & shipped the same day.
Based on the return label, please drop-off at your nearby FedEx ship center, not in dropbox locations.
Ensure the kit is dropped-off before the local cut-off time to guarantee next-day air delivery to the lab.
Overnight fasting is required.
Please make sure the tube's cap is securely closed before sending it.
Testing Instructions
1
Prepare
Please make sure you’ve fasted for 8 hours and are well hydrated.
Get tested first thing in the morning.
Unbox your kit and lay everything out on a clean, flat surface before you begin.
Your kit contents
Alcohol Pads
Band Aids
Blood Collection Tube
Biohazard Specimen Bag
Heating Pad
Instructions For Use
Collection ID Card
Return Shipping Bag
Collection DevicePlace all the contents of your kit on a clean surface.
Razor
MirrorYou may require a razor and mirror.
Sample MUST be collected Monday through Thursday before noon & shipped the same day. Drop-off at your local FedEx location.
Ensure the kit is dropped-off before the local cut-off time to guarantee next-day air delivery to the lab. DO NOT DROP-OFF at FEDEX DROPBOXES.
Step 1
Enter the collection date and time on your Collection ID Card.
Step 2
Shave the collection area for optimal results, as needed.
Step 3
Drink at least two glasses of water 30 minutes prior to sample collection.
Step 4
Wash your hands thoroughly, then unbox your kit and place the contents on a clean surface.
Step 5
Remove the cap from the tube and keep it in a secure place.
Step 6
Press the tube into the device until snug, with fill lines facing outward.
Step 7
Follow the heat pack instructions to activate it. Hold it for about 4 minutes to help warm the area and increase blood flow. If it doesn't heat up, discard it and rub your hand on the collection area for 2 minutes instead.
Step 8
Clean the collection area with an alcohol pad and let it dry.
2
Collect
Step 9
Remove the clear cover from the red button, peel the tab, and stick the device firmly onto your upper arm. Let your arm hang down by your side.
Step 10
Press the button all the way down ONCE and release. Set a timer for 5 minutes — blood may not appear for the first 1-3 minutes. Watch the tube fill using the mirror as needed.
Step 11
When the tube is full, carefully peel the device off your arm. If needed, stop any bleeding with a bandage. Remove the tube from the device with a slight twist and pull down.
Step 12
Push down (not twist) to snap cap fully onto collection tube. Gently invert (do not shake) the tube ten times after twisting it off the device and snapping the cap fully on.
Enough
Perfect
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Disposal and Transport
Step 13
Place the collected sample in the biohazard bag, making sure nothing else is inside.
Step 14
Secure the sample bag inside the box along with your Collection ID Card.
Step 15
Insert the sealed box into the pre-labeled FedEx polybag and seal it. Ship the same day. Drop off at your nearest FedEx location — do not leave in a dropbox or mailbox.
Step 16
Discard the used materials safely, don't reuse any contents, and wash your hands afterward.
Your results will be ready in 15–20 business days.
If you need help,
text the Curex team any time.
+1 (857) 240-1080
Testing Instructions
1
Preparations
Your kit contents
Alcohol Pads
Band Aids
Blood Collection Tube
Biohazard Specimen Bag
Heating Pad
Instructions For Use (IFU)
Collection ID Card
Return Shipping Bag
Collection Device
Place all the contents of your directdx kit on a clean surface
Razor
Mirror
5-minute Timer
You may require a razor, mirror and a timer (5-minute)
Sample MUST be collected Monday through Thursday before noon & shipped thesame day. Drop-off at your local FedEx location.
Ensure the DirectDx Kit is dropped-off before the local cut-off time to guarantee next-day air delivery to the lab. DO NOT DROP-OFF at FEDEX DROPBOXES.
Ensure the DirectDx Kit is dropped-off before the local cut-off time to guarantee next-day air delivery to the lab. DO NOT DROP-OFF at FEDEX DROPBOXES.
Enter the Collection Date/Time on the Card
2
Shave the collection area for optimal results, as needed.
3
Drink at least two glasses of water 30 minutes prior to sample collection.
4
Wash your hands thoroughly before proceeding. Carefully unbox your DirectDx Kit and place the contents on a clean surface.
5
Remove the cap from tube. Keep the tube cap on secure place.
6
Press the tube into the device until snug, with fill lines facing outward.
7
Follow heat pack instructions to activate. If the pack does not heat up, discard and rub your hand on the shoulder for 2 minutes to warm & increase blood flow.
8
Clean the collection area with an alcohol pad and let it dry.
9
Remove the clear cover from the red button. Peel the tab and stick the device firmly onto your upper arm. Allow your arm to hang down by your side.
10
Press the button on the device all the way down ONCE & release. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Blood may not appear for the first 1-2 minutes. Watch tube fill using mirror as needed. If blood reaches the top line before 5 minutes or after 5 minutes, proceed to the next step.
11
Carefully peel off the device from your arm. If needed, stop any bleeding with a bandage.
12
Twist off the tube from the device. Snap the cap fully onto the tube. Invert the tube gently ten times.
13
Place the collected sample in the biohazard bag. Ensure no other contents are inside.
14
Ensure the sample bag is safely secured inside the box, along with the DirectDx Collection ID Card.
15
Insert the sealed box into the pre-labeled FedEx Polybag and secure the bag. Ship the FedEx box the same day.
16
Discard used materials safely. Do not reuse any of the contents. Wash your hands after the procedure.
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