About Our Labs & Sciences

At-Home Diagnostic Testing

At Healthyr, we're dedicated to improving healthcare and developing cutting-edge technology that allows patients to perform diagnostic tests in the comfort of their own homes. Our research is driven by the belief that healthcare should be accessible to everyone.

The Science Behind Dried Blood Spot Testing

What is Dried Blood Spot Testing?

Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Testing is a simple and effective way to check important health markers without needing a blood draw or lab visit. This established technology has been in use since the 1960's in areas such as neonatal care and health testing in remote locations. Healthyr has expanded this technology to test a wide range of health biomarkers, allowing you to check various aspects of your health from the comfort of your home.

Our tests utilize an ADX card, which contains a special type of paper that filters the blood solids from the blood plasma. You collect your sample by pricking your finger with the provided lancet and placing a few drops of blood onto the card. Once your sample is dry, mail it to the lab, where it will be reconstituted and tested on reliable central laboratory equipment. From there, we can test for things like proteins, vitamins, minerals, and hormones, as well as key indicators of organ and body system health.

Is DBS Testing reliable?

Multiple studies support the use of DBS and self-collection methods for various biomarkers. The accuracy of DBS results is designed to work similarly to that of clinically collected samples. The tests offered by Healthyr and those ordered in a physician's office are comparable, and our partner labs' testing methods and instruments go through a thorough validation process to ensure accuracy, precision, and clinical correlation. Before approving any of Healthyr's tests, studies are conducted to ensure that the results from our DBS samples compare to traditional blood draw results within nationally accepted limits of variation.

About Our Labs

Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health by offering convenient, reliable, and accurate testing options. We do that by working with the most qualified laboratories in the country. Our team of experienced laboratory professionals follows strict safety protocols to ensure the accuracy and reliability of your test results.

We hold ourselves accountable for:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Our laboratory personnel wear appropriate PPE such as gloves, lab coats, and eye protection to protect themselves from potential hazards like chemicals, biological agents, and radiation

Chemical Safety

Our labs follow strict chemical safety protocols to ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals. This includes proper labeling, the use of appropriate containment and ventilation systems, and regular safety audits and inspections.

 

Quality Control

Our labs follow rigorous quality control protocols to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. This includes regular internal and external quality control checks, participation in proficiency testing programs, and adherence to recognized standards such as CLIA and GLP. 

Keeping Your Information Secure

At Healthyr, we take your privacy and security very seriously. We use unique barcode IDs for every sample received by our partner labs. This ID ensures that your results are accurately delivered to you and reduces the chance of any errors caused by human mistakes.

Healthyr's labs follow strict protocols to process your samples, guaranteeing the highest accuracy and quality. We use validated extraction protocols to ensure the end-to-end processes produce the most accurate results possible.

HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Compliance is a set of rules and regulations that healthcare organizations must follow to protect your personal health information. HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a law passed in the United States to ensure patient privacy.

Healthyr has policies and procedures in place to protect your privacy and trains its employees to follow them.

HITECH Security Standards

The HITECH Security Standards are regulations designed to protect your sensitive health information from theft or unauthorized disclosure. Healthyr implements specific security measures such as encrypting data and restricting access to authorized personnel.

By following these standards, Healthyr can help ensure that your personal and medical information remains confidential and secure.

We're proud to be at the forefront of the at-home diagnostic testing field. Our goal is to continually make a real difference in people's lives. By providing patients with the tools to monitor their health more closely, we empower them to take control of their well-being and make informed decisions about their care.

Thank you for choosing Healthyr as your healthcare partner. We're dedicated to innovating diagnostic testing and health solutions that make healthcare more convenient, accurate, and accessible for everyone.