The tests need to be activated only on the account of the person sending the sample. Please, do not activate a test ID of another person on your account. This could lead to wrong results.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. This makes sense because the body needs this vitamin permanently and our fat store serves as a buffer. In addition to a variety of positive effects, vitamin D has no known adverse effects unless grossly overdosed. Extreme overdose, i.e. blood concentrations of more than 150 ng / ml vitamin D, may cause dizziness, vomiting, muscle weakness, diarrhea and eventually long-term gastric ulcers. At the commonly recommended dosage of 2 capsules per day, i.e. 2,000 IU (international units), a Vitamin D supplement stabilises your vitamin D level, e.g. as a preventive in the winter months, but will not increase it. It is advisable to monitor your vitamin D value and in general to have it tested about twice a year and readjust your dosage, since your blood concentration generally decreases over the course of the year even when taking a maintenance dose.
Once you have ordered and received the test, you can start taking samples. Please read the instructions carefully beforehand. The following video also shows you how the test works!
Vitamin D is fat-soluble and is stored in fatty tissue. Thus we can also get vitamin D formed in summer during the winter months. If you do not want your supplemented dose of vitamin D to be reflected in your test result, you should stop taking it approximately one week before the test. If however you would like the test result to reflect your supplementation, then supplementation does not need to be discontinued.
As soon as your payment has been processed your order will be processed and shipped. Once the products are sent you will receive an email with your shipment number.
Unfortunately, we do not offer payment in installments.
The following video shows you step-by-step how to activate your test online. EN_UK_ACTIVATE_TEST from cerascreen GmbH on Vimeo.
How to log in with a computer: Go to https://my.cerascreen.com/users/sign_up and enter your email, choose your password and agree to the terms of service. You will then receive a confirmation email. After confirming your account you can log in.
Before your blood is used for the examination, our laboratory team checks the condition of the blood. Hemolytic blood (clotted blood) cannot be used for the examination. If your sample clotted, we will then contact you and automatically send you a new kit so that you can collect another blood sample. How can the blood become hemolytic? There are two possibilities: 1. The blood transport took too long or the blood was exposed to very high temperatures during transport (e.g. in the mailbox). 2. Too much pressure was applied to your finger blood during sample collection, so that the red blood cells "burst" and the blood clotted. In either case, we will send you a new test kit! For US. Our laboratory team checks the condition of your blood sample prior to the analysis. If your blood sample is damaged and cannot be analyzed for any reason, we will email you and send you a new kit so that you can collect another blood sample. How can the blood become damaged? There are two possibilities: 1. It took too long for the sample to be returned to the laboratory. 2. Too much pressure was applied to your finger blood during the sample collection, so the red blood cells "burst". In either case, we will send you a new test kit!
The cerascreen tests can be easily done from home. You simple collect a few drops of blood from your fingertip using a lancet and collection tube. Each kit contains an illustrated "step by step" guide. The sample is then packed in a secure box and special envelope and can then be sent by regular mail. The shipping is already paid with the test order. Your sample will then be analyzed in our CLIA-certified partner lab. In your individual results report, your test result will be clearly presented and explained. The report also contains further information and health tips. The report is available online in your user account. If you have any questions, send us an email at help.cerascreen.com For US. The cerascreen tests can be easily done from home. You simply collect a few drops of blood from your fingertip using a lancet and dried blood spot card. Each kit contains instructions that will guide you through the process. The sample is then packed in a secure box and special envelope and can then be sent by regular mail. The shipping is already paid with the test order. Your sample will then be analyzed in our CLIA-certified partner lab. In your individual results report, your test result will be clearly presented and explained. The report also contains further information and health tips. The report is available online in your user account. If you have any questions, send us an email at contact@cerascreen.com
