The At-Home Testosterone Kit is generally safe and well-tolerated. It involves minimal risk and is designed for convenient, at-home collection. While most people complete the test without any issues, a few mild experiences are possible depending on your sensitivity and familiarity with at-home kits.
Common, Mild Experiences
Some individuals may notice:
Mild discomfort during finger-prick or collection
Brief spotting at the collection site
Temporary soreness or tenderness
Lightheadedness, especially if you’re sensitive to seeing blood
These experiences typically resolve quickly.
Rare Issues
Although uncommon, some people may experience:
Difficulty obtaining enough sample volume
Clotting or drying before completing the collection
A collection card or device error
Skin irritation at the puncture site
If your sample cannot be processed or you encounter issues, Support can help replace the kit or coordinate next steps.
When to Contact Your Clinician
Message your clinician if you:
Have concerns about how to collect your sample
Experience discomfort that does not improve
Have a medical condition that affects wound healing or bleeding
Recently started, stopped, or changed medications
Have questions about how the results apply to your symptoms
While clinicians cannot provide step-by-step collection instructions, they can offer high-level guidance on safety and expectations.
When to Seek Immediate Care
Seek in-person medical attention if you experience:
Uncontrolled bleeding
Severe dizziness or fainting
Signs of infection at the puncture site (increasing pain, redness, swelling)
These events are rare.
Medication and Supplement Considerations
If you take medications or supplements that affect bleeding or clotting, inform your clinician. They may advise whether now is an appropriate time to complete the test or whether adjustments are needed.
Allergies or Skin Sensitivities
If you have known sensitivities to adhesives, alcohol wipes, or latex, review the kit contents before collecting your sample. Support can help with questions about materials included.
Storage and Handling
Follow the instructions included with the kit. In general:
Keep the kit at room temperature
Do not use a kit that appears damaged or contaminated
Make sure all components are sealed until use
Do not substitute materials not included in the kit
If the kit arrives expired or compromised, please take photographs of the kit and contact Support for a replacement.