People also ask, are Thriva blood tests accurate?
Accuracy. A regular health check is revolutionary, but finger-prick blood tests aren’t. We use the same accredited labs and methods to test your blood as the NHS, combined with the latest research in health tracking. So you can be confident that your results will be accurate.
Also, are at home cholesterol tests accurate?
The results of home cholesterol tests are about 95% accurate — very close to the accuracy of a doctor’s (or laboratory’s) test. A full understanding of your cholesterol profile requires measurements of HDL, LDL, and triglycerides as well.
Is blood or saliva better for genetic testing?
The saliva samples contain a significantly lower percentage of amplifiable human DNA (37.3%) when compared with blood samples. Interestingly, saliva-derived DNA demonstrated a significantly lower genotyping call rate on the DMET array when compared with blood-derived DNA.
What can throw off a cholesterol test?
Here are some situations that could skew your cholesterol results: A recent cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, can temporarily lower lipid levels. Surgeries and infections can also temporarily lower your cholesterol levels. Alcohol consumption can also affect your test results.