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<blockquote data-quote="Salvia" data-source="post: 1788053" data-attributes="member: 278312"><p>Apols for the off-topic comment (I've been following the thread, whilst trying to build up courage to have a go at fasting longer than a day <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite50" alt=":nailbiting:" title="Nail Biting :nailbiting:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":nailbiting:" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite50" alt=":nailbiting:" title="Nail Biting :nailbiting:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":nailbiting:" /> ); to answer this question:</p><p></p><p>When I had a fasting insulin/insulin resistance test early March, the kit, (from Medichecks), came with all the stuff needed for the blood samples - a whole needle (not just a point), a vacuum insert (I think that's what it's called - used to cease the blood flow whilst a filled vial is being capped before filling the next vial), plus 2 vials needed for the tests. I timed it for when I was having my annual bloods taken at the GP surgery. In the event, the nurse just used the NHS needle to draw the the bloods she needed, as well as the two for my Medichecks tests. I didn't ask beforehand, just presented them for filling, with a brief explanation that I was getting some tests done for myself. She took a look over them & pronounced everything ok, then went ahead and drew the bloods, 2 for her and 2 for me. The spare stuff from Medichecks she put in the sharps box (though I suggested she might want to use them because they were the same as NHS ones, brand new & unused - but no, she preferred the NHS ones.)</p><p></p><p>I have one very large vein by my elbow that makes any nurse's eyes light up with delight! just like a pinball machine - so I guess that helps a lot <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Perhaps they've changed their process a little, since they first began offering these tests.</p><p></p><p>p.s. Duh! Just realised this isn't the fasting thread, so not off topic!! (put it down to brain fug, which anyone can see hasn't improved much!) I'll leave it though - otherwise could cause even more confusion <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Salvia, post: 1788053, member: 278312"] Apols for the off-topic comment (I've been following the thread, whilst trying to build up courage to have a go at fasting longer than a day :nailbiting::nailbiting: ); to answer this question: When I had a fasting insulin/insulin resistance test early March, the kit, (from Medichecks), came with all the stuff needed for the blood samples - a whole needle (not just a point), a vacuum insert (I think that's what it's called - used to cease the blood flow whilst a filled vial is being capped before filling the next vial), plus 2 vials needed for the tests. I timed it for when I was having my annual bloods taken at the GP surgery. In the event, the nurse just used the NHS needle to draw the the bloods she needed, as well as the two for my Medichecks tests. I didn't ask beforehand, just presented them for filling, with a brief explanation that I was getting some tests done for myself. She took a look over them & pronounced everything ok, then went ahead and drew the bloods, 2 for her and 2 for me. The spare stuff from Medichecks she put in the sharps box (though I suggested she might want to use them because they were the same as NHS ones, brand new & unused - but no, she preferred the NHS ones.) I have one very large vein by my elbow that makes any nurse's eyes light up with delight! just like a pinball machine - so I guess that helps a lot :) Perhaps they've changed their process a little, since they first began offering these tests. p.s. Duh! Just realised this isn't the fasting thread, so not off topic!! (put it down to brain fug, which anyone can see hasn't improved much!) I'll leave it though - otherwise could cause even more confusion ;) [/QUOTE]
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