Everything you need to know to collect your samples confidently.

Use the 12 digit activation code on the little green “RSVP” card inside your “Prick Party” invitation to activate your test at my.adyn.com/activate

A Prick Party is a virtual celebration of this next step on your Birth Control Odyssey and a chance to collect your samples with our support.

Whether you have questions about the process, hate the idea of pricking yourself, are squeamish at the sight of blood, or just want to make sure you get a perfect sample, we can’t wait to see you! ! Bring your Birth Control Test. Bring a friend. Join the party!

Note: if you want to collect your hormone sample during the Prick Party make sure to schedule it on the 3rd day of your cycle!

Your hormone levels fluctuate throughout your cycle. In other words, hormone levels on different days can be very different. When your provider interprets your hormone levels, they do so in comparison to expected hormone levels for day 3. Day 3 in particular was selected as the first few days of each cycle are key for coordinating ovarian hormone production and ovulation. So measuring on day 3 provides a stable context for interpreting the hormone levels. For these reasons, and for consistency between tests, sample collections are done on day 3 (if possible).

When you first start bleeding for your period, mark that as Day 1. (Note: spotting does not count as the first day. The first day of your period is the first day that you experience your full flow). Take your blood sample on the 3rd day of your period. If you don’t get a period, you can take the test at any time.

If you don’t get a period, you can collect your hormone sample (finger prick) at any time!

You can collect your DNA sample whenever you want as long as you have not eaten for 30 minutes beforehand. DNA doesn’t change with your cycle.

We need your blood sample back to our labs within 1-2 days after you have collected it. Your prepaid USPS envelope will get it there in time as long as you drop it in the mail the same day as you sample. Just make sure that you let your blood sample dry for at least 60 minutes!

60 minutes. Drying is important because it allows the platelets to separate from the serum on the card, and for the sample to return to the lab cleanly. Contaminants like hair or dust can corrupt a sample.

Tip: We recommend a place away from pets and where you’ll see it again later!

Usually about 4-6 good spit takes. Bubbles are normal, but you’ll want to make sure you reach the fill line with actual liquid saliva without the bubbles.

You can take the DNA sample (saliva) without any issue, as it will not be affected by an infection or vaccine response.

For the hormone sample (blood), you should wait until any illness or vaccine response subsides completely. If you experienced any cycle disruption, you should wait 1-2 regular menstrual cycles before checking.