Iron Overload At-Home Blood Test

If you’re an athlete wanting to better understand how your nutrition, recovery or training is affecting you internally. Alternatively, you are a diabetic, prediabetic or at risk for developing diabetes. Maybe you are worried or want to take control of your health, no matter the case the Lab Me Overload test is here to help.

Always share your results with your personal doctor - having tracked blood data can help your healthcare team make accurate decisions faster.

The At Home Overload Test Is Encouraged If Your Are Experiencing:

• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Loss of libido
• Diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes
• You have a strong family history of heart disease or diabetes
• Inability to recover properly
• Ongoing joint and muscle pain
• Nutrient or supplement absorption issues
• Training failure or lack of progress
• Lack of improvement with nutrition or trainingIt is recommended to take this test first thing in the morning, before 9am after fasting at least 6-8 hours.

Lab Me doesn’t use traditional dry blood spot cards like our competitors. We use a patented blood collection system that is FDA approved. It separates blood from plasma allowing us to have low variability and virtually identical results to arm drawn blood

Regular testing of biomarkers can act as an early detection system. Especially if you’re not getting enough sleep, have improper nutrition, substandard training, unwise lifestyle choices or weak bone health. Lab Me helps by detecting non-optimal levels of blood biomarkers . For example high levels of cortisol which is an indicator of stress.

We use lab’s that are the same labs used by hospitals, major corporations, medical clinics and private doctors. They are CAP and CLIA certified and undergo regular audits and daily calibrations.

Biomarkers tested

Ferritin

Ferritin stores iron in the body. Ferritin is tested to identify the storage capacity of iron in the body.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is released by the adrenal gland in response to stress or low blood glucose. It is responsible for controlling the body’s blood sugar levels, regulating metabolism, acting as an anti-inflammatory, influencing memory formation, controlling salt and water balance, influencing blood pressure and helping the development of a fetus in pregnant women.

Glucose

Blood glucose measures the glucose levels in your blood. Glucose is a type of sugar. It is your brain & body’s main source of energy. A hormone called insulin helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. Too much or too little glucose in the blood can be a sign of a serious medical condition. High blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) may be a sign of diabetes, a disorder that can cause heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and other complications. Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) can also lead to major health problems, including brain damage, if not treated.

hs-CRP

hs-CRP is a measure of C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein that the liver makes when there is inflammation in the body. While inflammation in the body can be beneficial in the right amounts, in order to help protect organs from injuries or infections, excessive inflammation has been linked to heart disease, stroke and more.

HBA1C

HbA1c is a measurement of the amount of glucose bound to the heme found in red blood cells. An HbA1c measurement lets you know how well your sugar levels have been controlled over the past 90 days—so if you want to take a closer look at your average blood glucose levels to better understand your body’s glycemic control, our HbA1c Test is a great place to start.

The % of Hemoglobin A1c refers to the amount of glycated hemoglobin in the blood. Glycated hemoglobin is red blood cells that have glucose attached to them. An A1c between 5.7-6.4% signals prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when A1c is over 6.5%

Shipping

We ship most orders within 24-48 hours of receiving them. Depending on the shipping method you select at checkout you may receive your order within 2 to up to 5 days and it'll include a pre-paid label for you to ship the product to the lab.

Shipping Recommendations

It's important that you ship your sample the same day you take it. Please do not take your sample on Friday as that will cause delays in shipping. Ship your sample Monday thru Thursday on the same day you took it.

Return Policy

Due to the nature of our products, full refunds are not accepted for any open products. You can ship your un-used, un-open test kit back to us in it's original packaging within 7 days of delivery for store credit or a replacement kit. If you'd like a cash refund back to the original payment method, there will be a 25% re-stocking fee deducted from the refund amount.

TNP or Test Not Performed

What does it mean?

TNP is a result of a test with a faulty sample. Less than 8% of our tests results in a TNP or Test Not Performed. This means that the machines could not analyze your sample for any of the following reasons below.

Hemolysis

This can occur due to factors like applying excessive pressure on the finger during blood collection or not properly drying the finger before using the lancet.

Not Enough Blood

In some cases, an inadequate amount of blood collected can result in inconclusive findings. Please apply at least 4 full-bodied blood drops as shown in the image of the instruction manual

Sample Contamination

Washing your hands with soap and not washing it all off correctly or applying too much alcohol on your finger before taking your sample, or taking a sample on a finger that was not been disinfected can lead to contamination of your sample

How to minimize your chances of an Error or TNP

To minimize the chances of receiving an inconclusive result, please follow these guidelines: Adhere closely to the provided instructions. Be gentle when collecting blood samples and ensure your finger is clean and dry before using the lancet. Promptly ship your sample to avoid heat exposure.

Choosing Insurance

What does it cover?

Insurance is optional and will be presented to you during the checkout process. If you choose to opt-in for insurance, your test will be covered in case of TNP errors. Instead of paying full price of the test, you'd only have to cover a small deductible of $30 for shipping.

How to submit a claim for a replacement?

Please contact to us via live chat so we can start the replacement process for you.

What if I don't want insurance and get a TNP?

Pretty much the same thing as if you choose to drive your car without insurance, in case of accidents, you'd have to cover all the costs out of pocket. The cost of materials, one-day shipping, laboratory testing, and fulfilling is expensive. In case you choose to opt-out for insurance, you'd have to pay the full price of the test if you get a TNP and would like to re-take it. There are no exceptions to this.